Washington County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
1 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Georgia
Washington County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 141 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 129 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-68 leads in Washington County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Bartow Dublin Road (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| Bartow Dublin Road | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 15 | 4 |
| Deepstep Road / Yank Brown Rd | 2 |
| Ga 15 And Walker Lane | 2 |
| Ga Highway 272 At Tennille Oconee Rd | 2 |
| Ridge Rd At 24 | 2 |
| Sr 24 / Deepster Rd | 2 |
| Sr 24 @West Church St | 2 |
| Sr 24 West 264 Feet East Skyview Rd | 2 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 19,834 |
| Land area | 678.5 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +72% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington County?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (129 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington County?
SR-68 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Washington County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
June has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Washington County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.