Darien, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darien: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darien and McIntosh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McIntosh County numbers.
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). Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Darien had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McIntosh County numbers.
63% of truck crash reports in McIntosh County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-25 (3), US-17 (1) and US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Darien fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-25 | 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 |
Darien at a glance
| Population | 1,747 |
| Land area | 21.2 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31305) | $43,138 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31305) | $167,187 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darien
How many truck crashes happen in Darien?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McIntosh County (175 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Darien?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Darien: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Darien?
Truck crashes in McIntosh County peak in May, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Darien?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Darien compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, McIntosh County has 175.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Darien?
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.