Sterling, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sterling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sterling 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.
What stands out in Glynn County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Sterling since 2015, this page uses Glynn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-25 (4), 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 Sterling fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 10 |
| SR-25 | 4 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-341 | 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 |
Sterling at a glance
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31525) | $69,493 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31525) | $214,666 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Sterling
How common are truck crashes in Sterling?
Glynn County has had 667 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sterling?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sterling: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sterling?
The worst month is May: 10.6% of truck crashes in Glynn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sterling?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Sterling compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glynn County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sterling?
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.