Albany, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 405 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Albany compares with Georgia
Albany against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Albany stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Albany | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Albany sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Albany: SR-3 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Albany: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 405 crashes involving commercial trucks in Albany since 2015: 207 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of Albany with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-234 (2), SR-520 (2) and SR-91 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Albany fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Albany
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-234 | 2 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| Cs-121001 | 1 |
| Liberty Expressway | 1 |
| SR-0062 | 1 |
| SR-023400 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albany) |
|---|---|
| Clark Ave | 5 |
| W Oakridge Dr | 4 |
| 600-Blk Liberty Expy | 4 |
| Clark | 3 |
| E Oglethorpe Blvd | 3 |
| Liberty Expy | 3 |
| Sr 91 Block Newton Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 300 Cordele / Harris Rd | 2 |
Albany at a glance
| Population | 66,705 |
| Land area | 55.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albany 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 | 32 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -83% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 25 | +358% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +67% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albany
How common are truck crashes in Albany?
Since 2015, 405 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albany (207 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Albany?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albany: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany?
Truck crashes in Albany peak in May, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Albany?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albany since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Albany compared with Georgia?
Albany records 51.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Albany?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.