Oglethorpe County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oglethorpe 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
2 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oglethorpe County compares with Georgia
Oglethorpe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oglethorpe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Oglethorpe County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oglethorpe County at a glance: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Oglethorpe County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-78 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-10 (2), SR-22 (2) and CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Oglethorpe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oglethorpe County) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-1640 Fairground Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oglethorpe County) |
|---|---|
| Comer Rd 2 Miles So Collier Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 10 Near Mile Marker 12 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Sandy Cross Rd. At Sr 77 | 2 |
| Sr 10 Near Oneal Rd | 2 |
| Sr 22 Near Mile Marker 25 | 2 |
| Sr 78 At Young Rd. | 2 |
| Arnoldsville Rd | 1 |
Oglethorpe County at a glance
| Population | 16,172 |
| Land area | 439.1 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,627 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oglethorpe 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oglethorpe County
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Questions fleets ask about Oglethorpe County
How many truck accidents are there in Oglethorpe County?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Oglethorpe County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oglethorpe County?
NHTSA data shows US-78 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oglethorpe County?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Oglethorpe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oglethorpe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Oglethorpe County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Oglethorpe County records 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oglethorpe 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.