Coffee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coffee 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Georgia
Coffee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Coffee County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Coffee County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Coffee County is SR-32, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-158 (2), SR-206 (1) and SR-268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Coffee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-158 | 2 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 32 Near Donnie Harper Road | 3 |
| Ga 32 50 Ft West Ga 149 | 3 |
| Ga 31 | 3 |
| Bowens Mill Rd Sw At Pope Dr | 2 |
| Bowens Mill Sw / Thompson Dr | 2 |
| Cypress St Near Billy Ray Vickers Ln | 2 |
| E. Ward St 50 Feet E West Green Rd | 2 |
| Ga 107 At Ga 31 | 2 |
Coffee County at a glance
| Population | 43,851 |
| Land area | 592.2 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,685 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | -43% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +14% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 27 | +31% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coffee County
ZIP codes in Coffee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coffee County
How common are truck crashes in Coffee County?
Coffee County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coffee County?
SR-32 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Coffee County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coffee County?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Coffee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coffee County?
Since 2015, Coffee County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Coffee County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coffee County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coffee 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.