Ware County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ware 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 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ware County compares with Georgia
Ware County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ware County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Ware County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ware County: 8.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Ware County has recorded 314 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% 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-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-520 (2), US-84 (2) and CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Ware County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Ware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ware County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 3 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave | 1 |
| Cs-Manor Millwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-000400 | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| Sr-4Bu State St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ware County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 Near Community Dr | 4 |
| Ga 520 Near Zion Hill Rd | 3 |
| Ga 520 At Ga 4 Memorial Dr | 3 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| Carswell Ave | 2 |
| Francis St @Victory Dr | 2 |
| Ga 158 Mm 6 | 2 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
Ware County at a glance
| Population | 36,222 |
| Land area | 899.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,093 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ware 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 | 35 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | +4% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -37% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +27% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ware County
ZIP codes in Ware County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ware County
How common are truck crashes in Ware County?
Ware County has had 314 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ware County?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Ware County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ware County?
The worst month is January: 10.2% of truck crashes in Ware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ware County?
Since 2015, Ware County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ware County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Ware County has 71.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ware 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.