Montgomery, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montgomery and Chatham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chatham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with Georgia
Chatham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Chatham County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Montgomery: US-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Montgomery: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chatham County since 2015: 1,650 people were injured and 90 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Montgomery since 2015, this page uses Chatham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Montgomery is US-17, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-16 (2), CR-081400 (1) and Cs-E Victory Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 80 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Montgomery fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chatham County.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 3 |
| I-16 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 1 |
| E Bay St | 1 |
| E President St | 1 |
| Mu-7 White Bluff Rd | 1 |
| Us-Sr25 | 1 |
| Us-Sr26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| SR-80 | 19 |
| SR-21 | 17 |
| Dean Forest Rd | 15 |
| I-16 | 14 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 8 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
Montgomery at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31406) | $67,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31406) | $284,266 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 163 | +28% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 180 | +10% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 313 | +74% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 313 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery
How many truck crashes happen in Montgomery?
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chatham County (1,650 injured, 90 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montgomery?
US-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Montgomery since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Montgomery compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery?
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.