Lyerly, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyerly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lyerly and Chattooga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chattooga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattooga County compares with Georgia
Chattooga County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattooga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattooga County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Chattooga County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Chattooga County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Chattooga County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Lyerly had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chattooga County numbers.
56% of truck crash reports in Chattooga County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of Lyerly with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-157 (1), US-27 (1) and Us-Sr1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Lyerly fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattooga County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Wilson Road | 2 |
| Ga 48 / 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Silver Hill Road | 2 |
| Sr 1 Near John Jones | 2 |
| Sr 48 Near Filter Plant Rd | 2 |
| 4Th Street N Of 7Th St | 1 |
| 4Th Street N Of Seventh | 1 |
Lyerly at a glance
| Population | 463 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 617 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30730) | $47,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30730) | $131,013 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattooga 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +23% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lyerly
How many truck crashes happen in Lyerly?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Chattooga County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lyerly?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lyerly since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lyerly?
The worst month is December: 13.0% of truck crashes in Chattooga County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lyerly?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chattooga County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lyerly compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chattooga County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lyerly?
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.