Jones County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jones 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 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Georgia
Jones County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jones County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jones County at a glance: 14.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-11 (2), US-129 (2) and Cs-Gray Byp (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Jones County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jones County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| Cs-Gray Byp | 1 |
| SR-001100 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Eatonton Hwy 1056 Ft No Fortville Rd | 2 |
| Ga 11 N At Gray Bypass | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 44 At Stallings Road | 2 |
| Gray By Pass At Ga Hwy 18 | 2 |
| Hwy 57 Near Griswoldville Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Us Sr 44 Hwy 129 Near Mathis Rd | 2 |
| Ga 11 / Ga 18 West | 1 |
Jones County at a glance
| Population | 29,047 |
| Land area | 393.9 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,090 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 17 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +78% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jones County
ZIP codes in Jones County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jones County
How common are truck crashes in Jones County?
Jones County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jones County?
SR-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jones County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jones County?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jones County?
Since 2015, Jones County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jones County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jones 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.