Lincoln County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Georgia
Lincoln County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Georgia 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).
Lincoln County at a glance: November the month with the most truck crashes: 22.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 31 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lincoln County since 2015: SR-47 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lincoln County.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 43 / Claire Dr | 2 |
| Ga-43 At Mm1 | 2 |
| At Mm 155 | 1 |
| Commerce Dr Near Old Peterberg | 1 |
| Ga 220 / Ga 47 | 1 |
| Ga 43 / Ga 220 | 1 |
| Ga 43 @Ga 47 33.78910 82.4768 | 1 |
| Ga 43 At Old Petersburg Rd | 1 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 8,049 |
| Land area | 210.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -26% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -19% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +73% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (31 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
November has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 22.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln 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.