Rincon, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rincon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rincon and Effingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Effingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 477 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Georgia
Effingham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Effingham County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rincon: I-95 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Rincon.
Overview
Police reported 477 crashes involving commercial trucks in Effingham County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Rincon since 2015, this page uses Effingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Effingham County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-17 (5), SR-21 (4) and SR-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rincon fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-030700 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Augusta Road | 1 |
| Ga Visitor Center Rd I-95 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Sr 26 Near Sr 17 | 4 |
| Sr 21 At Sr 119 | 3 |
| Midland | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Old River Road | 3 |
| I-16 W Mm 147.5 | 3 |
| I-16 / Old River Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 80 / Old River Rd | 3 |
Rincon at a glance
| Population | 11,701 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,201 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31326) | $83,145 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31326) | $277,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Effingham 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rincon
How many truck crashes happen in Rincon?
477 truck crashes have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 249 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rincon?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rincon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rincon?
The worst month is April: 10.5% of truck crashes in Effingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rincon?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rincon compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Effingham County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rincon?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.