Putnam County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Putnam 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
0 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Georgia
Putnam County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 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 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Putnam County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Putnam County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (3), SR-24 (3) and CR-OLD Phoenix Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Putnam County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Phoenix Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 24 Near Bethel Church Road | 4 |
| Ga 44 | 3 |
| Ga 24 / Hipp Road | 3 |
| Ga 24 | 2 |
| Ga 24 / Franklin Rd | 2 |
| Ga 44 .03 Miles South River Oak Drive | 2 |
| Ga 44 .6 Miles N Rose Creek Rr | 2 |
| Hwy 16 / Hwy 44 | 2 |
Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 23,383 |
| Land area | 344.7 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | -19% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +56% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Putnam County
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Questions fleets ask about Putnam County
How common are truck crashes in Putnam County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (81 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Putnam County?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in April, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Putnam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Putnam County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 47.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Putnam County?
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.