Lee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Georgia
Lee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Lee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lee County at a glance: 8.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Lee County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-3 (1), SR-520 (1) and Us-Sr3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-91 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| Us-Sr3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Winifred Rd | 3 |
| Ga 195 | 2 |
| Ga 3 / Ledor Road | 2 |
| Ga 32 / Ga 91 | 2 |
| Ga 520 | 2 |
| Main St Near 4Th St | 2 |
| Philema Road At Gates Road | 2 |
| Sr 3 Near Century | 2 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 34,073 |
| Land area | 355.8 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,832 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +87% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
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Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How many truck crashes happen in Lee County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 89 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lee County?
NHTSA data shows SR-91 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Lee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lee County?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lee County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lee County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 32.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lee County?
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.