Lanier County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lanier 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
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lanier County compares with Georgia
Lanier County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lanier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lanier County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lanier County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lanier County: 1.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lanier County. They injured 38 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 72 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lanier County happened on CR-0075 Boyette Rd (1) and SR-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lanier County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.8% 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
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 Lanier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lanier County) |
|---|---|
| CR-0075 Boyette Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lanier County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 Near Jl Gaskins Lane | 2 |
| Ga-38 At Ga-11 | 2 |
| Sr 38 Near Buford Rd | 2 |
| 31.0303141501924 1Fupdszb3Xda71520 | 1 |
| Boyette Road 0.3 Miles East Live Oak Trail | 1 |
| Davis Rd 50 Ft Old Stockton Rd | 1 |
| E Highway 37 Near N Highway 221 | 1 |
| G A122 At Boyette | 1 |
Lanier County at a glance
| Population | 10,464 |
| Land area | 196.5 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,926 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lanier 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -24% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +32% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lanier County
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Questions fleets ask about Lanier County
How many truck crashes happen in Lanier County?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lanier County (38 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lanier County?
December has the most truck crashes in Lanier County, 20.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lanier County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lanier County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lanier County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lanier County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lanier 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.