Irwin County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irwin 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
3 of 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irwin County compares with Georgia
Irwin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irwin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Irwin County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Irwin County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Irwin County has recorded 97 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Irwin County is SR-32, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Old Whitley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Irwin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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 Irwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Irwin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 4 |
| Old Whitley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irwin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 / Greenbriar Dr | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Crystal Lake Rd | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Washington Road | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 32 Near Evergreen Road | 2 |
| Sr 125 / Sr 32 | 2 |
| Sr 32 / Sr 125 | 2 |
| 4Th Street At Almond Street | 1 |
| E. Fourth Street At Oak Street | 1 |
Irwin County at a glance
| Population | 9,155 |
| Land area | 354.4 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,123 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Irwin 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +23% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Irwin County
ZIP codes in Irwin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Irwin County
How many truck accidents are there in Irwin County?
97 truck crashes have been reported in Irwin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Irwin County?
NHTSA data shows SR-32 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Irwin County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Irwin County?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Irwin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Irwin County?
Since 2015, Irwin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Irwin County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Irwin County records 89.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Irwin 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.