Allentown, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allentown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allentown and Wilkinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilkinson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Wilkinson County is lower 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 Wilkinson County: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkinson County since 2015: 128 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Allentown since 2015, this page uses Wilkinson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
67% of truck crash reports in Wilkinson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
I-16 leads within 10 miles of Allentown with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (2), SR-112 (1) and SR-358 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Allentown fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-358 | 1 |
| US-80 | 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 |
Allentown at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 31003) | $178,055 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allentown
How many truck accidents are there in Allentown?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkinson County (128 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Allentown?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Allentown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allentown?
May has the most truck crashes in Wilkinson County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allentown?
Since 2015, Wilkinson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Allentown compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkinson County has 161.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allentown?
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.