Jersey, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jersey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jersey and Walton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Georgia
Walton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Walton County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Walton County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Walton County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Jersey had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Walton County numbers.
37% of truck crash reports in Walton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-12 (2), SR-142 (2) and CR-051800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Jersey fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-142 | 2 |
| CR-051800 | 1 |
| CR-ACCESS Road | 1 |
| Cs-Access Rd | 1 |
| Hazelbrand Rd | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 3 |
| Interstate 20 Eb Near State Route 12 | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw Near Pavilion Pkwy | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw | 3 |
| Georgia 10 | 3 |
| Ga-138 | 3 |
Jersey at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +48% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 55 | +109% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 55 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jersey
How common are truck crashes in Jersey?
Walton County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 248 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jersey?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jersey since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jersey?
The worst month is April: 11.1% of truck crashes in Walton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jersey?
Since 2015, Walton County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Jersey compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Walton County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jersey?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.