Glennville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glennville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glennville and Tattnall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tattnall County numbers.
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 |
Tattnall County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tattnall County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tattnall County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Glennville had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tattnall County numbers.
66% of truck crash reports in Tattnall County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Glennville since 2015: SR-005700 (1), SR-121 (1), SR-23 (1), SR-73 (1) and US-301 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Glennville fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tattnall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-005700 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 |
Glennville at a glance
| Population | 5,104 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 724 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30427) | $52,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30427) | $159,852 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glennville
How common are truck crashes in Glennville?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tattnall County (117 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Glennville?
Truck crashes in Tattnall County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glennville?
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 Glennville compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tattnall County has 67.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glennville?
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.