Reidsville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reidsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reidsville 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 sits below Georgia 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.
Tattnall County at a glance: 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.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Reidsville since 2015, this page uses Tattnall County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 within 10 miles of Reidsville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Reidsville 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.
- 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 Tattnall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 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 |
Reidsville at a glance
| Population | 2,555 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 337 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reidsville
How common are truck crashes in Reidsville?
Tattnall County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reidsville?
Truck crashes in Tattnall County peak in November, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Reidsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tattnall County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Reidsville 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 Reidsville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.