Toombs County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Toombs 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
7 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Toombs County compares with Georgia
Toombs County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Toombs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Toombs County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Toombs County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Toombs County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 192 crashes involving commercial trucks in Toombs County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-4 leads in Toombs County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-0333 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-292 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Toombs County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Toombs County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Toombs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Toombs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-0333 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Toombs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 5 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 130 | 3 |
| Cedar Crossing Rd Near Tillman Riner Rd | 2 |
| E N St At Symonds St | 2 |
| Ga 292 | 2 |
| Ga 297 / Blaxton Rd | 2 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 56 | 2 |
| Ga 4 153 Feet North Green Oak Rd | 2 |
Toombs County at a glance
| Population | 27,488 |
| Land area | 364.0 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,053 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Toombs 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +67% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Toombs County
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Questions fleets ask about Toombs County
How many truck accidents are there in Toombs County?
192 truck crashes have been reported in Toombs County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 115 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Toombs County?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Toombs County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Toombs County?
January has the most truck crashes in Toombs County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Toombs County?
Since 2015, Toombs County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Toombs County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Toombs County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Toombs County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.