Twiggs County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twiggs 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
4 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Twiggs County compares with Georgia
Twiggs County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Twiggs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Twiggs County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 330.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Twiggs County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Twiggs County: 2.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Twiggs County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-96 (3), CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1) and SR-358 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Twiggs County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Twiggs County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Twiggs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Twiggs County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| SR-358 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Twiggs County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 8 |
| Interstate 16 West Near Sgoda Road | 4 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 96 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 West Near State Route 358 | 3 |
| I-16 / Ga 96 | 3 |
| I 16 W At Milepost 8.00 | 3 |
| I 16 Near Bullard Rd | 3 |
| Ga 96 .1 Mi W Of Ga 87 | 2 |
Twiggs County at a glance
| Population | 7,728 |
| Land area | 359.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Twiggs 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +82% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Twiggs County
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Questions fleets ask about Twiggs County
How many truck accidents are there in Twiggs County?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Twiggs County (207 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Twiggs County?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Twiggs County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Twiggs County?
Truck crashes in Twiggs County peak in May, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Twiggs County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Twiggs County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Twiggs County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Twiggs County has 330.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Twiggs 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.