Hazlehurst, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazlehurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jeff Davis County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Jeff Davis County is lower on 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.
Jeff Davis County at a glance: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across 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.
Only 28 truck crashes were reported in Hazlehurst since 2015; patterns below come from Jeff Davis County as a whole.
66% of truck crash reports in Jeff Davis County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
SR-135 leads within 10 miles of Hazlehurst with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-BELLS Ferry Road (1), SR-0135 (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hazlehurst fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-135; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jeff Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| CR-BELLS Ferry Road | 1 |
| 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 |
Hazlehurst at a glance
| Population | 4,124 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 871 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31539) | $38,737 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31539) | $113,731 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazlehurst
How many truck crashes happen in Hazlehurst?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jeff Davis County (91 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hazlehurst?
Since 2015, SR-135 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazlehurst: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hazlehurst?
November has the most truck crashes in Jeff Davis County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hazlehurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jeff Davis County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hazlehurst compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Jeff Davis County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hazlehurst?
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.