Hancock County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hancock 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
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Georgia
Hancock County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 5.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 80% below the state |
Hancock County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hancock County: 2.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hancock County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 100 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hancock County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (2), SR-22 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hancock County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hancock County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| Beulah Highway Near Town Creek Rd | 2 |
| Ga Sr 16 /Litttle Ferry Road | 2 |
| Sr 15 Near Love Joy Rd | 2 |
| Beulah Road 35 Ft E Sr 22 | 1 |
| Broad St. S.R. 22 | 1 |
| Carrs Station / Sholt Road | 1 |
| Ga 15 At Ga 15 Bypass | 1 |
| Ga 16 Mm 3 | 1 |
Hancock County at a glance
| Population | 8,683 |
| Land area | 471.1 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,679 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +75% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 3 | -32% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hancock County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hancock County
How many truck accidents are there in Hancock County?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hancock County?
The worst month is February: 13.3% of truck crashes in Hancock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hancock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Hancock County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hancock County?
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.