Taylor County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor 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
5 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Georgia
Taylor County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Taylor County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Taylor County: 6.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-96 (1), SR-208 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Taylor County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-96 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-540 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Buena Vista Hwy At Hwy 90 | 2 |
| Sr 137 /Sr 128 | 2 |
| Sr 90 At 127 | 2 |
| Sr 96 Mm 24 | 2 |
| Sr 96 Near 3 | 2 |
| State Route 3 At Wilson Road | 2 |
| Americus Hwy At Hwy 96 | 1 |
| Crossroad School Rd | 1 |
Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 7,783 |
| Land area | 376.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -6% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
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Questions fleets ask about Taylor County
How many truck accidents are there in Taylor County?
Taylor County has had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Taylor County?
SR-96 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Taylor County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Taylor County?
The worst month is July: 11.7% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Taylor County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Taylor County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Taylor County records 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Taylor 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.