Cecil, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cecil: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cecil and Cook County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cook County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Georgia
Cook County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 44.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Cook County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cook County: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cook County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Cecil since 2015; patterns below come from Cook County as a whole.
79% of truck crash reports in Cook County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1), SR-37 (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cook County.
Route planning tips for Cecil fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| W Lawson St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| Ga401 | 6 |
| Mm32 Near Old Coffee | 4 |
| I-75 Nb Mm45 Near Barneyville Road | 3 |
| 75N Mm32 | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Kinard Bridge Road Mm49 | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 38 Near Old Quitman Rd | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm52 Near Kinard Bridge Road | 2 |
Cecil at a glance
| Population | 285 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31627) | $29,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +62% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +35% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cecil
How common are truck crashes in Cecil?
Cook County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cecil?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cecil since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cecil?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Cook County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cecil?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cook County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cecil compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 129.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cecil?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.