Danville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danville 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 |
Wilkinson County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilkinson County: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilkinson County. They injured 128 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Danville since 2015; patterns below come from Wilkinson County as a whole.
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
May has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Danville is I-16, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Danville fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Danville at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31017) | $59,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31017) | $107,979 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danville
How many truck accidents are there in Danville?
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 Danville?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Danville?
May has the most truck crashes in Wilkinson County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Danville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wilkinson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Danville compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 161.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilkinson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Danville?
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.