Reynolds, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reynolds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reynolds and Taylor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Taylor County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Taylor County: 6.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Reynolds since 2015, this page uses Taylor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
59% of truck crash reports in Taylor County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
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 within 10 miles of Reynolds is SR-96, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-96 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Reynolds fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-96 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Reynolds at a glance
| Population | 895 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 450 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31076) | $44,706 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31076) | $102,955 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reynolds
How many truck accidents are there in Reynolds?
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 Reynolds?
SR-96 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reynolds since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reynolds?
July has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reynolds?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Reynolds compared with Georgia?
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 Reynolds?
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.