Louisville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Louisville and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Georgia
Jefferson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 111 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Louisville had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Louisville since 2015: SR-296 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Louisville fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 / Sr 24 | 3 |
| Ga 4 By-Pass | 2 |
| Ga 4 Near Spurgon Road | 2 |
| S Main St / Broad St | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| Sr 296 / Rob Street | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Sr 296 | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Walnut St | 2 |
Louisville at a glance
| Population | 2,223 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 616 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30434) | $51,323 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30434) | $97,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Louisville
How many truck accidents are there in Louisville?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (111 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Louisville?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in April, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Louisville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Louisville compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 97.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Louisville?
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.