Bristol, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bristol and Pierce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pierce County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Georgia
Pierce County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Pierce County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pierce County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pierce County. They injured 60 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
Bristol had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pierce County numbers.
45% of truck crash reports in Pierce County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 34.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (2), US-84 (2) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bristol fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Midway Church Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Zero Bay Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 At New School Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Midway Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga15 Near Carter Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Gilman Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Midway Church Rd | 2 |
Bristol at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31551) | $45,565 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -10% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +27% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bristol
How many truck crashes happen in Bristol?
Pierce County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bristol?
October has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bristol?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bristol compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bristol?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.