Laurens County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laurens 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
5 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with Georgia
Laurens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Laurens County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Laurens County: 1 in 119 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 646 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laurens County since 2015: 394 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Laurens County since 2015: I-16 (5), SR-29 (5), US-319 (2), CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd (1) and CR-BEN Hall Lake Drive (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Laurens County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 5 |
| US-319 | 2 |
| CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd | 1 |
| CR-BEN Hall Lake Drive | 1 |
| North Jefferson Street | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 9 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 338 | 5 |
| I-16 Wb / Ga 199 | 4 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Thairdell Road | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 19 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Georgia 26 | 3 |
Laurens County at a glance
| Population | 50,287 |
| Land area | 807.3 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 39 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 39 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 47 | +19% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 54 | +16% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Laurens County
ZIP codes in Laurens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Laurens County
How common are truck crashes in Laurens County?
646 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 394 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Laurens County?
Truck crashes in Laurens County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Laurens County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Laurens County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Laurens County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Laurens County records 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Laurens 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.