Orchard Hill, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orchard Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orchard Hill and Lamar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lamar County numbers.
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
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.
What stands out in Lamar County: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Lamar County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Orchard Hill since 2015, this page uses Lamar County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Lamar County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-19 (4), SR-16 (2) and SR-362 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Orchard Hill fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamar County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-362 | 2 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| CR-VINEYARD Road | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
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 |
Orchard Hill at a glance
| Population | 231 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 651 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orchard Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Orchard Hill?
185 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 124 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orchard Hill?
I-75 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Orchard Hill since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orchard Hill?
November has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orchard Hill?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orchard Hill compared with Georgia?
Lamar County records 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Orchard Hill?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.