Pooler, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pooler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 712 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pooler compares with Georgia
Pooler against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pooler stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pooler | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Pooler sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pooler at a glance: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Pooler (3.5 → 6.2).
Overview
Police reported 712 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pooler since 2015: 414 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come I-95 (10), SR-26 (5) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Pooler fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% 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 Pooler
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 15 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pooler) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 7 |
| I-95 Near I-16 | 6 |
| I 16 E Near Pooler Pkwy | 6 |
| I-16 East / Pooler Pkwy | 5 |
| SR-80 | 5 |
Pooler at a glance
| Population | 31,171 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31322) | $91,344 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31322) | $311,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pooler 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 | 9 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -53% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | +668% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 76 | +125% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pooler
How many truck accidents are there in Pooler?
Since 2015, 712 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pooler (414 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pooler?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pooler: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pooler?
Truck crashes in Pooler peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pooler?
Since 2015, Pooler has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pooler compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 192.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pooler, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pooler?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.