Bemiss, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bemiss: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bemiss and Lowndes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lowndes County numbers.
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 |
Lowndes County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bemiss: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bemiss.
Overview
Lowndes County has recorded 930 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bemiss since 2015, this page uses Lowndes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
68% of truck crash reports in Lowndes 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 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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 within 10 miles of Bemiss is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (3), US-84 (2) and Us-Sr38 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bemiss fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| CR-0075 Boyette Rd | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| W Lawson St | 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 |
Bemiss at a glance
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31605) | $79,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31605) | $225,856 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bemiss
How many truck accidents are there in Bemiss?
Since 2015, 930 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (561 injured, 51 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bemiss?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bemiss since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bemiss?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bemiss?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bemiss compared with Georgia?
Lowndes County records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bemiss?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.