Wilcox County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilcox 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
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilcox County compares with Georgia
Wilcox County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilcox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilcox County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Wilcox County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wilcox County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Wilcox County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 15.1% of truck crashes.
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 in Wilcox County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-112 (1), SR-215 (1), US-280 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wilcox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wilcox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| Owensboro Rd At Sr 215 | 2 |
| Pine | 2 |
| Ashley Street At 4Th Avenue | 1 |
| Copepland Rd 0.56 Miles West Branch Rd | 1 |
| Copperhead Rd 1 Mile E Smitty Road | 1 |
| Ga 11 | 1 |
| Ga 11 1 Mile South Ga 233 | 1 |
| Ga 11 1.2 M S Of Lebanon Rd | 1 |
Wilcox County at a glance
| Population | 8,904 |
| Land area | 377.8 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,273 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilcox 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -32% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilcox County
ZIP codes in Wilcox County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilcox County
How common are truck crashes in Wilcox County?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilcox County (35 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County?
July has the most truck crashes in Wilcox County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilcox County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wilcox County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilcox County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilcox County?
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.