Vidalia, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vidalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vidalia 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Toombs County is lower on 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
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.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Vidalia since 2015, this page uses Toombs County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vidalia since 2015: SR-30 (2), SR-4 (2), CR-0333 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-292 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Vidalia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Toombs County.
- 32.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-30 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-0333 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 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 |
Vidalia at a glance
| Population | 10,853 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 607 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vidalia
How many truck accidents are there in Vidalia?
Toombs County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vidalia?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Toombs County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vidalia?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Toombs County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Vidalia 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 Vidalia?
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.