Treutlen County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Treutlen 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
1 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Treutlen County compares with Georgia
Treutlen County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Treutlen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Treutlen County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Treutlen County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Treutlen County at a glance: 7.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 182 crashes involving commercial trucks in Treutlen County since 2015: 78 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.7%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads in Treutlen County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Treutlen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Treutlen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Treutlen County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Treutlen County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 Wb Mm 80 | 3 |
| I-16 | 3 |
| I 16 E At Milepost 78.00 | 2 |
| I 16 E Near 297 | 2 |
| I-16 / Ga 15 | 2 |
| I-16 0.5 Miles West Sr 56 | 2 |
| I-16 E Mm 66 | 2 |
| I-16 East 1 Mile West Sr 297 | 2 |
Treutlen County at a glance
| Population | 6,420 |
| Land area | 199.4 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,664 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Treutlen 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +15% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Treutlen County
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Questions fleets ask about Treutlen County
How many truck crashes happen in Treutlen County?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Treutlen County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 78 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Treutlen County?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Treutlen County: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Treutlen County?
Truck crashes in Treutlen County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Treutlen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Treutlen County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Treutlen County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 242.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Treutlen County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Treutlen County?
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.