Gordon, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gordon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gordon 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 sits below Georgia on 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.
Wilkinson County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Only 17 truck crashes were reported in Gordon 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
The worst month is May with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
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 Gordon is SR-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1), Cs-085609 (1) and SR-1085 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Gordon fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkinson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| Cs-085609 | 1 |
| SR-1085 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 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 |
Gordon at a glance
| Population | 1,720 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 319 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31031) | $54,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31031) | $118,288 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gordon
How common are truck crashes in Gordon?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Wilkinson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 128 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gordon?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gordon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gordon?
The worst month is May: 13.0% of truck crashes in Wilkinson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gordon?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilkinson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gordon compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkinson County has 161.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gordon?
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.