Screven County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Screven 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
1 of 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Screven County compares with Georgia
Screven County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Screven County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Screven County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Screven County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Screven County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Screven County has recorded 96 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Screven County is SR-21, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-17 (1), SR-73 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Screven County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Screven County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Screven County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Screven County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Screven County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 21 10 Ft S Of Beagle Rd | 3 |
| Georgia 21 Near Halcyondale Road | 2 |
| SR-301 | 2 |
| Sr 21 At Sr 24 | 2 |
| State Route 21 Near Industrial Park Rd | 2 |
| Bascom Road | 1 |
| Bovine Rd At Quail Road | 1 |
| Burton Ferry Road | 1 |
Screven County at a glance
| Population | 14,325 |
| Land area | 645.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,732 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Screven 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +3% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -33% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -18% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Screven County
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Questions fleets ask about Screven County
How common are truck crashes in Screven County?
Screven County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Screven County?
SR-21 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Screven County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Screven County?
Truck crashes in Screven County peak in December, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Screven County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Screven County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Screven County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Screven County has 58.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Screven 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.