Swainsboro, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swainsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swainsboro and Emanuel County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Emanuel County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Emanuel County at a glance: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emanuel County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Swainsboro since 2015, this page uses Emanuel County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
57% of truck crash reports in Emanuel County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
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
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Swainsboro fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emanuel County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Emanuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| Lambs Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 |
Swainsboro at a glance
| Population | 7,556 |
| Land area | 12.6 sq mi |
| Density | 601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30401) | $53,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30401) | $86,814 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Swainsboro
How many truck crashes happen in Swainsboro?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emanuel County (145 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Swainsboro?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Swainsboro since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Swainsboro?
The worst month is January: 14.5% of truck crashes in Emanuel County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Swainsboro?
Since 2015, Emanuel County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Swainsboro compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Emanuel County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Swainsboro?
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.