Crawford, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crawford and Oglethorpe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oglethorpe County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Oglethorpe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oglethorpe County at a glance: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oglethorpe County. They injured 38 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Crawford had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oglethorpe County numbers.
72% of truck crash reports in Oglethorpe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Crawford is US-78, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Crawford fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 3 |
| CR-1640 Fairground Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Crawford at a glance
| Population | 898 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 771 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30630) | $57,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30630) | $209,714 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crawford
How many truck crashes happen in Crawford?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oglethorpe County (38 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crawford?
Since 2015, US-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crawford: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crawford?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Oglethorpe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crawford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Crawford 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 Crawford?
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.