Turner County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Turner 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
3 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Turner County compares with Georgia
Turner County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Turner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Turner County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 232.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Turner County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Turner County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Turner County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Turner County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Turner County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Turner County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Turner County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Turner County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 Southbound Near Georgia Highway 159 | 3 |
| I 75 Mile S Near Mm83 I 75 | 3 |
| Ga 107 / Rebecca Waterloo Rd | 3 |
| 75S Mm75 | 2 |
| Georgia 401 North Near Georgia Highway 112 East | 2 |
| Georgia-107 0.1 Mile East Newton Road | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Mile Marker 81 | 2 |
Turner County at a glance
| Population | 9,023 |
| Land area | 285.4 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,340 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Turner 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +53% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Turner County
ZIP codes in Turner County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Turner County
How common are truck crashes in Turner County?
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Turner County (111 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Turner County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Turner County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Turner County?
June has the most truck crashes in Turner County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Turner County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Turner County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Turner County compared with Georgia?
Turner County records 232.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Turner County?
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.