Liberty County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty 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
9 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Georgia
Liberty County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Liberty County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Liberty County: 2.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 435 crashes involving commercial trucks in Liberty County since 2015: 256 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads in Liberty County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-119 (2), SR-144 (2) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Liberty County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| W Oglethorpe Hwy | 9 |
| E Oglethorpe Hwy | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 79 | 4 |
| W Oglethorpe | 4 |
| Interstate 95 South Near State Route 25 Mm67 | 3 |
| Interstate 95 Nb Near Mile Marker 68 | 3 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 71 | 3 |
Liberty County at a glance
| Population | 68,607 |
| Land area | 516.5 sq mi |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,534 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +7% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +53% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Liberty County
ZIP codes in Liberty County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Liberty County
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty County?
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Liberty County (256 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty County?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Liberty County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County?
The worst month is October: 12.2% of truck crashes in Liberty County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty County?
Since 2015, Liberty County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Liberty County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Liberty County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Liberty 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.