Lowndes County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lowndes 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
17 of 930 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Georgia
Lowndes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lowndes County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lowndes County at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 19 fatal truck crashes in Lowndes County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 930 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 561 people were injured and 51 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lowndes County is I-75, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (4), US-84 (3) and Us-Sr38 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lowndes County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.6% 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 19 |
| SR-38 | 4 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I 75 N Near 122 | 4 |
| Visitor Center Entry Ramp Mm3 At I 75 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 3.7 Mi S/O Ga 122 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 0.1 Mile N Lake Park Bellville Road | 3 |
| I-75 S Near Ga 376 | 3 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 17 | 3 |
| I 75 S Near 31 | 3 |
Lowndes County at a glance
| Population | 122,082 |
| Land area | 497.2 sq mi |
| Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,679 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +28% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | +30% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lowndes County
ZIP codes in Lowndes County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lowndes County
How common are truck crashes in Lowndes County?
930 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 561 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lowndes County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lowndes County: 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lowndes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lowndes County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lowndes County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lowndes 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.