Emanuel County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emanuel 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
2 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emanuel County compares with Georgia
Emanuel County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emanuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emanuel County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Emanuel County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Emanuel County: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emanuel County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Lambs Bridge Rd (1), SR-171 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Emanuel County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emanuel County.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Emanuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Emanuel County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| Lambs Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emanuel County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 At Sr 57 | 3 |
| I-16 Mm91 | 3 |
| Ga 4 At Nunez Rd | 2 |
| Ga4 At Ga297 | 2 |
| Georgia 4 / I-16 Weat On Ramp | 2 |
| I 16 E Near Sr 4 | 2 |
| I 16 W Near Sr 4 | 2 |
| I-16 | 2 |
Emanuel County at a glance
| Population | 23,224 |
| Land area | 680.6 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emanuel 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +31% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +19% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Emanuel County
ZIP codes in Emanuel County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Emanuel County
How common are truck crashes in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 145 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Emanuel County?
US-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Emanuel County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Emanuel County?
January has the most truck crashes in Emanuel County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Emanuel County?
Since 2015, Emanuel County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Emanuel County compare with Georgia?
Emanuel County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Emanuel County?
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.