Leesburg, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leesburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leesburg and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Lee County is lower 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.
The headline for Lee County: 8.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Only 26 truck crashes were reported in Leesburg since 2015; patterns below come from Lee County as a whole.
68% of truck crash reports in Lee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Leesburg is SR-91, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Cs-121001 (1), Liberty Expressway (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Leesburg fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-91 | 2 |
| Cs-121001 | 1 |
| Liberty Expressway | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Leesburg at a glance
| Population | 3,574 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31763) | $88,312 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31763) | $226,349 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leesburg
How many truck crashes happen in Leesburg?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (89 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leesburg?
SR-91 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Leesburg since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leesburg?
October has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leesburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lee County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Leesburg compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Lee County records 32.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leesburg?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.