Jenkins County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jenkins 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jenkins County compares with Georgia
Jenkins County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jenkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jenkins County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Jenkins County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jenkins County: February worst month: 17.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jenkins County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Jenkins County happened on SR-17 (1), SR-21 (1) and Sr-17Byp Recreation Dr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Jenkins County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jenkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jenkins County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Sr-17Byp Recreation Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jenkins County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 25 South At Florida Ave | 2 |
| Georgia 67 / Georgia 121 | 2 |
| Winthrope Avenue @Magnolia Avenue | 2 |
| Ga 121 .02 Miles South Of Ga 21 | 1 |
| Ga 121 / Old Savannah Hwy | 1 |
| Ga 121 80 Ft N Of Barney Ave | 1 |
| Ga 121 @ Ga 23 | 1 |
| Ga 121 Mm 11 | 1 |
Jenkins County at a glance
| Population | 8,836 |
| Land area | 347.4 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jenkins 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jenkins County
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Questions fleets ask about Jenkins County
How many truck accidents are there in Jenkins County?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jenkins County (32 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jenkins County?
Truck crashes in Jenkins County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jenkins County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jenkins County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jenkins County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Jenkins County has 64.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jenkins 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.