Wheeler County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheeler 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Georgia
Wheeler County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Wheeler County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wheeler County: 12.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wheeler County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Wheeler County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2), US-280 (2), CR-BELLS Ferry Road (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Wheeler County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-BELLS Ferry Road | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| Bell Ferry Rd Near St Paul Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 Mm 24 | 2 |
| Ga 30 0.2 Miles West Erick Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 @Georgia 46 | 2 |
| N Hwy 19 / Smoke House Rd | 2 |
| Sr 30 Mm 1 | 2 |
| State Route 46 At White Spring Road | 2 |
| Bells Ferry | 1 |
Wheeler County at a glance
| Population | 7,076 |
| Land area | 295.5 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,224 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -22% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 5. 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 Wheeler County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wheeler County
How many truck accidents are there in Wheeler County?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County?
April has the most truck crashes in Wheeler County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheeler County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wheeler County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wheeler County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wheeler County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wheeler 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.