Lakeland, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeland and Lanier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lanier County numbers.
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. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lanier County: 1.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lanier County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 72 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Lakeland since 2015, this page uses Lanier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
64% of truck crash reports in Lanier County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lakeland happened on CR-0075 Boyette Rd (1), SR-31 (1), SR-64 (1) and US-221 (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 Lakeland fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-0075 Boyette Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-221 | 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 |
Lakeland at a glance
| Population | 3,032 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 977 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31635) | $45,414 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31635) | $159,811 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeland
How common are truck crashes in Lakeland?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lanier County (38 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakeland?
December has the most truck crashes in Lanier County, 20.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lakeland?
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 Lakeland compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lanier County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakeland?
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.