Lamar County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamar 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lamar County compares with Georgia
Lamar County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lamar County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamar County at a glance: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamar County. They injured 124 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Lamar County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Lamar County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Lamar County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 36 Near Barnesville Road | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 199 | 3 |
| Ga 7 / Thomaston St | 2 |
| Ga36 / Barnesville Rd | 2 |
| Ga7North / Ga 36 Byp | 2 |
| Georgia 7 North Near Indian Trail | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 18 Us 41 At Fredonia Church Road | 2 |
| I-75 North At Mm 198 | 2 |
Lamar County at a glance
| Population | 20,690 |
| Land area | 183.5 sq mi |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,099 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Lamar County
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Questions fleets ask about Lamar County
How many truck accidents are there in Lamar County?
Lamar County has had 185 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lamar County?
Truck crashes in Lamar County peak in November, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lamar County?
Since 2015, Lamar County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lamar County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamar County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lamar County?
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.