Milan, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milan 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Telfair County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Telfair County. They injured 52 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Milan 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
Truck crashes peak in April (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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 Milan since 2015: SR-165 (1), SR-27 (1), SR-31 (1), US-23 (1) and US-319 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Milan fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-165 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| Us-Sr31 | 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 |
Milan at a glance
| Population | 608 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 195 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31060) | $49,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31060) | $77,113 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milan
How many truck crashes happen in Milan?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Telfair County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 52 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milan?
April has the most truck crashes in Telfair County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Telfair County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Milan compare with Georgia?
Telfair County records 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milan?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.