Wilkinson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilkinson 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
3 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkinson County compares with Georgia
Wilkinson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkinson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Wilkinson County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilkinson County: 10.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Wilkinson County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.9% 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
SR-29 leads in Wilkinson County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Cs-085609 (1), SR-1085 (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Wilkinson County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 3 |
| Cs-085609 | 1 |
| SR-1085 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia Highway 18 At Georgia Highway 243 | 4 |
| Ga 29 At Ga 112 | 3 |
| Fall Line Fwy | 2 |
| Ga 29 Near Ga 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 29 At Ga Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 540 Near Ga Hwy 441 | 2 |
| Ga. Hwy 540 At Ga. Hwy 57 | 2 |
| Gray | 2 |
Wilkinson County at a glance
| Population | 8,667 |
| Land area | 449.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,985 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkinson 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +52% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilkinson County
ZIP codes in Wilkinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilkinson County
How many truck crashes happen in Wilkinson County?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkinson County (128 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilkinson County?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Wilkinson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkinson County?
The worst month is May: 13.0% of truck crashes in Wilkinson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilkinson County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkinson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Wilkinson County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 161.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilkinson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilkinson 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.