Wildwood, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wildwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wildwood and Dade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dade County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 360 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dade County compares with Georgia
Dade County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dade County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Dade County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dade County: 2.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 360 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dade County. They injured 205 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Wildwood since 2015, this page uses Dade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Dade County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wildwood is I-24, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (2), SR-58 (2) and CR-070400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Wildwood fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dade County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 15 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| 24W Mm1 | 6 |
| I 24 East At Mm 1 | 5 |
| E Mm1 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| I-59 N At Milepost 11.00 | 4 |
| W Mm168 | 4 |
| I-24 Westbound At Mm 4 | 3 |
Wildwood at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30757) | $60,947 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30757) | $184,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dade 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 32 | +24% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wildwood
How many truck accidents are there in Wildwood?
Dade County has had 360 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wildwood?
I-24 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wildwood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wildwood?
Truck crashes in Dade County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wildwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dade County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Wildwood compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Dade County records 187.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wildwood?
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.