Brunswick, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brunswick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brunswick and Glynn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Glynn County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Glynn County: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 667 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Glynn County. They injured 370 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 195 truck crashes were reported in Brunswick since 2015; patterns below come from Glynn County as a whole.
23% of truck crash reports in Glynn County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-25 (3), I-85 (1) and Norwich St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Brunswick fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glynn County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 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 |
Brunswick at a glance
| Population | 15,520 |
| Land area | 17.0 sq mi |
| Density | 911 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brunswick
How many truck crashes happen in Brunswick?
Glynn County has had 667 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brunswick?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brunswick: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brunswick?
May has the most truck crashes in Glynn County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brunswick?
Since 2015, Glynn County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Brunswick compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Glynn County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brunswick?
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.