Empire, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Empire: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Empire and Bleckley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bleckley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bleckley County compares with Georgia
Bleckley County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bleckley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bleckley County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 22.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 6.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× 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) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Bleckley County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bleckley County: 22.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Bleckley County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Empire since 2015, this page uses Bleckley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
69% of truck crash reports in Bleckley County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Carolina St (1), SR-257 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bleckley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Empire fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Bleckley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| Us-Sr87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bleckley County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 / Ga 112 | 3 |
| Georgia 26 | 2 |
| I 16 Near Sr 112 | 2 |
| I-16 Mm 30 | 2 |
| Sr 26 Near Barlow Rd | 2 |
| Sr 87 0.2 Miles South Bates Road | 2 |
| 32.38730439 -83.35390550Traw | 1 |
| Allison'S | 1 |
Empire at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31014) | $54,362 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31014) | $122,024 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bleckley 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -12% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +22% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Empire
How many truck accidents are there in Empire?
Bleckley County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Empire?
SR-87 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Empire since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Empire?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Bleckley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Empire?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bleckley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Empire compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bleckley County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Empire?
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.