Jacksonville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville and Telfair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Telfair County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Telfair County compares with Georgia
Telfair County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Telfair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Telfair County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Telfair County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Telfair County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Telfair County has recorded 80 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jacksonville since 2015; patterns below come from Telfair County as a whole.
71% of truck crash reports in Telfair County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015: SR-107 (1), SR-31 (1) and US-319 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Jacksonville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.7% 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 Telfair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Telfair County) |
|---|---|
| Sr31 Near Mm15 | 3 |
| Ga 27 / Whatley Farm Rd | 2 |
| Georgia 31 At Fern Road | 2 |
| Third Avenue At Pine Street | 2 |
| 134 8Th St | 1 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
| E Oak St Spaulding Drive | 1 |
Jacksonville at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31544) | $60,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31544) | $79,729 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Telfair 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -48% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville
How many truck accidents are there in Jacksonville?
Telfair County has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jacksonville?
Truck crashes in Telfair County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jacksonville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Telfair County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jacksonville compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Telfair County has 62.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jacksonville?
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.