McIntosh County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McIntosh 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 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McIntosh County compares with Georgia
McIntosh County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McIntosh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McIntosh County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 39.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
McIntosh County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McIntosh County at a glance: 1.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McIntosh County. They injured 175 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-25 (2) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for McIntosh County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McIntosh County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McIntosh County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McIntosh County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 Sb Mm 58 | 6 |
| Mm 54 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Mm 46 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb At Mm 55 | 3 |
| 1-95 Mm52 | 2 |
| Ga 405 Nb Near Jones Rd Overpass | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 405 Near Youngs Island Overpass | 2 |
| Georgia Hwy 405 Nb 58Mm Near Exit 58/Ga Hwy 57 | 2 |
McIntosh County at a glance
| Population | 11,800 |
| Land area | 431.3 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,043 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McIntosh 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +1% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | -34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +91% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in McIntosh County
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Questions fleets ask about McIntosh County
How many truck crashes happen in McIntosh County?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McIntosh County (175 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McIntosh County?
I-95 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in McIntosh County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in McIntosh County?
Truck crashes in McIntosh County peak in May, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McIntosh County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in McIntosh County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in McIntosh County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 175.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McIntosh County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McIntosh County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.