Jeff Davis County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jeff Davis 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
1 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jeff Davis County compares with Georgia
Jeff Davis County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jeff Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Jeff Davis County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jeff Davis County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 141 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jeff Davis County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-0135 (1), SR-19 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Jeff Davis County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-135 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jeff Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jeff Davis County) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-0135 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jeff Davis County) |
|---|---|
| Broxton Highway Near Kirkland Still Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 S Near Preston Long Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 / Mcelveen Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 At Ira Graham Rd | 2 |
| S Cromartie St At Lee St | 2 |
| Sr 135 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Sr 27 At Sr 135 | 2 |
| W. Coffee St At W. Coffee | 2 |
Jeff Davis County at a glance
| Population | 15,119 |
| Land area | 330.9 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,260 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jeff Davis 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Jeff Davis County
How common are truck crashes in Jeff Davis County?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Jeff Davis County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 91 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jeff Davis County?
Since 2015, SR-135 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jeff Davis County: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jeff Davis County?
The worst month is November: 14.2% of truck crashes in Jeff Davis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jeff Davis County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jeff Davis County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Jeff Davis County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jeff Davis County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jeff Davis 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.