St. Simons, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Simons: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Simons 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 |
Glynn County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Glynn County at a glance: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Glynn County has recorded 667 truck crashes since 2015, with 370 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
St. Simons had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Glynn County numbers.
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
The worst month is May with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of St. Simons is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (3), I-85 (1) and Norwich St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for St. Simons fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
St. Simons at a glance
| Land area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31561) | $250,001 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Simons
How common are truck crashes in St. Simons?
667 truck crashes have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 370 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Simons?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Simons since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Simons?
The worst month is May: 10.6% of truck crashes in Glynn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Simons?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Simons compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Glynn County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Simons?
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.