Jefferson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Georgia
Jefferson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 111 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Jefferson County happened on SR-4 (2), SR-88 (2), SR-296 (1), SR-540 (1) and SR-580 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-580 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 / Sr 24 | 3 |
| Ga 4 By-Pass | 2 |
| Ga 4 Near Spurgon Road | 2 |
| S Main St / Broad St | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| Sr 296 / Rob Street | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Sr 296 | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Walnut St | 2 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 15,019 |
| Land area | 526.6 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (111 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
April has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Jefferson County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 97.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson County?
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.