Scotland, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scotland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scotland 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 |
Telfair County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Scotland since 2015, this page uses Telfair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-280 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-026700 Tom Haley Rd (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Scotland fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Telfair County.
- Check whether your routes use US-280, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Telfair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-026700 Tom Haley Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Scotland at a glance
| Population | 174 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 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 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 Scotland
How many truck crashes happen in Scotland?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Telfair County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 52 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scotland?
US-280 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scotland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Scotland?
Truck crashes in Telfair County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scotland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Telfair County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Scotland compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Telfair County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Scotland?
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.