Houston County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houston County: 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Georgia
Houston County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Houston County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Houston County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 694 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Houston County is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (26%).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Houston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Houston County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| Sr-247Co Watson Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 247 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 South Near Perry Parkway | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| Perry Pkwy | 3 |
| Interstate 75 North Near Perry Parkway | 3 |
| I-75S Mm131 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb Near Mm 139 | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 129 | 3 |
Houston County at a glance
| Population | 174,897 |
| Land area | 376.2 sq mi |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $83,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 41 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 51 | +24% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | -16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 65 | +53% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Houston County
ZIP codes in Houston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Houston County
How many truck crashes happen in Houston County?
Houston County has had 694 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Houston County?
I-75 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Houston County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Houston County?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Houston County?
Since 2015, Houston County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Houston County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 33.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Houston County?
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.