Ludowici, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ludowici: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ludowici and Long County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Long County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on 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).
What stands out in Long County: August worst month: 17.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Long County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Ludowici since 2015, this page uses Long County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
57% of truck crash reports in Long County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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 within 10 miles of Ludowici happened on SR-119 (1) and US-301 (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 Ludowici fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Long County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 |
Ludowici at a glance
| Population | 1,802 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 628 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31316) | $74,766 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31316) | $232,123 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ludowici
How many truck crashes happen in Ludowici?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Long County (50 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ludowici?
August has the most truck crashes in Long County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ludowici?
Since 2015, Long County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ludowici compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Long County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ludowici?
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.