Georgetown, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Georgetown and Chatham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chatham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with Georgia
Chatham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Chatham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Georgetown: I-16 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Georgetown.
Overview
Chatham County has recorded 3,164 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,650 people injured and 90 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Georgetown since 2015; patterns below come from Chatham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-95 (10), US-17 (4) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 80 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Georgetown fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chatham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 11 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Mu-7 White Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| SR-80 | 19 |
| SR-21 | 17 |
| Dean Forest Rd | 15 |
| I-16 | 14 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 8 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
Georgetown at a glance
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31419) | $69,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31419) | $257,308 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 163 | +28% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 180 | +10% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 313 | +74% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 313 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown
How many truck crashes happen in Georgetown?
Chatham County has had 3,164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,650 people and killing 90.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Georgetown?
I-16 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Georgetown?
Since 2015, Chatham County has reported 80 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Georgetown compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chatham County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Georgetown?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.