Riddleville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riddleville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riddleville and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
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).
The headline for Washington County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Riddleville had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
53% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Riddleville since 2015: Bartow Dublin Road (1) and SR-88 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Riddleville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bartow Dublin Road | 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 |
Riddleville at a glance
| Population | 79 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31035) | $41,563 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riddleville
How many truck crashes happen in Riddleville?
Washington County has had 149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 129 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Riddleville?
June has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riddleville?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Riddleville compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Riddleville?
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.