Glynn County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glynn 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
19 of 667 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glynn County compares with Georgia
Glynn County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glynn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glynn County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Glynn County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Glynn County at a glance: 1.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Glynn County has recorded 667 truck crashes since 2015, with 370 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Glynn County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-25 (3), I-85 (1) and Norwich St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Glynn County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.3% 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
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 Glynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Glynn County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr-25Se / Fj Torras Cswy | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glynn County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| Ga 27 | 7 |
| Ga 25 | 4 |
| Pilot Ln | 4 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| Interstate 95 Northbound Near Blythe Island Drive | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Near Ga Spur 25 | 3 |
Glynn County at a glance
| Population | 86,540 |
| Land area | 419.6 sq mi |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,717 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glynn 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 | 42 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 50 | +21% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | -17% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 63 | +51% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Glynn County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Glynn County
How many truck accidents are there in Glynn County?
Glynn County has had 667 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Glynn County?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Glynn County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glynn County?
May has the most truck crashes in Glynn County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glynn County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Glynn County compared with Georgia?
Glynn County records 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glynn County?
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.