Eatonton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eatonton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eatonton and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Putnam County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Eatonton had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Putnam County numbers.
56% of truck crash reports in Putnam County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eatonton since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (3), SR-24 (3) and CR-OLD Phoenix Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Putnam County.
Route planning tips for Eatonton 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
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Eatonton at a glance
| Population | 6,641 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eatonton
How many truck crashes happen in Eatonton?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (81 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Eatonton?
The worst month is April: 15.3% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eatonton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eatonton compare with Georgia?
Putnam County records 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eatonton?
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.