Winterville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winterville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winterville 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
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Winterville since 2015; patterns below come from Oglethorpe County as a whole.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Winterville since 2015: SR-8 (2), US-78 (2), SR-106 (1), SR-22 (1) and US-129 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Winterville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 |
Winterville at a glance
| Population | 1,196 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30683) | $88,198 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30683) | $273,409 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winterville
How many truck accidents are there in Winterville?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Oglethorpe County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winterville?
Truck crashes in Oglethorpe County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Winterville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oglethorpe County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Winterville compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oglethorpe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Winterville?
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.