Tennille, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tennille: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tennille 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 sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 141 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 129 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Tennille since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
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
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tennille since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (2), SR-24 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Tennille fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| 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 |
Tennille at a glance
| Population | 1,846 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,062 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31082) | $57,308 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31082) | $125,265 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tennille
How common are truck crashes in Tennille?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (129 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tennille?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tennille?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tennille compared with Georgia?
Washington County records 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tennille?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.