Clinch County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinch County: 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
0 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinch County compares with Georgia
Clinch County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinch County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Clinch County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinch County: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinch County. They injured 69 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clinch County since 2015: SR-31 (1), SR-89 (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinch County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clinch County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinch County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clinch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clinch County) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinch County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 / Ga 89 | 2 |
| Ga 38 @Mm 18 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Mm 16 | 2 |
| Ga 89 At Ga 122 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| Antioch Church Rd Near Shiloh Rd | 1 |
| Ballance Farm Rd Near Nellie Smith Stricklance R | 1 |
| By-Pass | 1 |
Clinch County at a glance
| Population | 6,871 |
| Land area | 815.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,671 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinch 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clinch County
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Questions fleets ask about Clinch County
How common are truck crashes in Clinch County?
Clinch County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinch County?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Clinch County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinch County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clinch County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clinch County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinch County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinch County?
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.