Jeffersonville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jeffersonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jeffersonville and Twiggs County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Twiggs County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Twiggs County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Jeffersonville had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Twiggs County numbers.
82% of truck crash reports in Twiggs County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jeffersonville is I-16, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2), CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1) and SR-112 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Jeffersonville fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Twiggs County.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| SR-112 | 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 |
Jeffersonville at a glance
| Population | 926 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31044) | $35,152 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31044) | $98,368 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jeffersonville
How many truck accidents are there in Jeffersonville?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Twiggs County (207 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jeffersonville?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jeffersonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jeffersonville?
May has the most truck crashes in Twiggs County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jeffersonville?
Since 2015, Twiggs County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?
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.