Santa Claus, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Santa Claus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Santa Claus and Toombs County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Toombs County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Toombs County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Toombs County. They injured 115 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Santa Claus had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Toombs County numbers.
52% of truck crash reports in Toombs County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-0333 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-292 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Santa Claus fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 32.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Toombs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-0333 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 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 |
Santa Claus at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30436) | $55,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30436) | $103,534 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Santa Claus
How many truck accidents are there in Santa Claus?
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Toombs County (115 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Santa Claus?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Santa Claus since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Santa Claus?
January has the most truck crashes in Toombs County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Santa Claus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Toombs County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Santa Claus compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Toombs County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Santa Claus?
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.