Long County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long 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
6 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Long County compares with Georgia
Long County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Long County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Long County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Long County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Long County at a glance: August 17.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Long County. They injured 50 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 17.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.1%.
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Long County happened on SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Long County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.4% 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
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 Long County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Long County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Long County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Georgia 38 At Mile Marker 9 | 2 |
| Sr 57 / Poole Rd | 2 |
| Cecil Noble Highway Near Reddish Road | 1 |
| Cypress St @Main St | 1 |
| Elim Church Rd / Wilkerson Rd | 1 |
| Elim Church Rd Lat N 31 45.3950 Long W 81 42.5465 | 1 |
| Elim Church Road Near Barrett Cemetery Rd | 1 |
Long County at a glance
| Population | 20,439 |
| Land area | 400.4 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,766 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Long 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +34% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Long County
ZIP codes in Long County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Long County
How many truck accidents are there in Long County?
Long County has had 92 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Long County?
August has the most truck crashes in Long County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Long County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Long County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Long County compare with Georgia?
Long County records 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Long 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.