Tattnall County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tattnall 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tattnall County compares with Georgia
Tattnall County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tattnall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tattnall County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Tattnall County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tattnall County: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tattnall County. They injured 117 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Tattnall County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-121 (2), SR-23 (2), SR-005700 (1), SR-152 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Tattnall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Tattnall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tattnall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-005700 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tattnall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| Burkhalter Rd 1.5 Miles No Old Collins Rd | 2 |
| Ga 121 / Baxter Durrence Rd | 2 |
| Ga 121 / Ga 144 | 2 |
| Ga 23 Near Battle Creek Warrior Blvd | 2 |
| Ga 73 / Harmony Church Rd | 2 |
| Georiga Highway 23 At Opal Durrence Road | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Tattnall County at a glance
| Population | 24,275 |
| Land area | 480.8 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,720 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tattnall 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +27% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tattnall County
ZIP codes in Tattnall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tattnall County
How common are truck crashes in Tattnall County?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tattnall County (117 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Tattnall County?
Truck crashes in Tattnall County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tattnall County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tattnall County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tattnall County compared with Georgia?
Tattnall County records 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tattnall 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.