Alamo, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alamo and Wheeler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wheeler County numbers.
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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Wheeler County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Alamo since 2015, this page uses Wheeler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
75% of truck crash reports in Wheeler County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-280 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-19 (1), SR-27 (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Alamo fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County.
- Check whether your routes use US-280, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
Alamo at a glance
| Population | 2,818 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,438 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30411) | $30,238 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alamo
How common are truck crashes in Alamo?
Wheeler County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Alamo?
NHTSA data shows US-280 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alamo since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alamo?
The worst month is April: 16.2% of truck crashes in Wheeler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alamo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wheeler County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Alamo compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wheeler County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alamo?
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.