Hahira, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hahira: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hahira 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 |
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.
The headline for Hahira: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hahira: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 930 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 561 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Hahira had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lowndes County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Hahira with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1), Cat Creek Road (1) and SR-133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hahira fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 8 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-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 |
Hahira at a glance
| Population | 3,559 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,163 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31632) | $83,946 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31632) | $257,934 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hahira
How common are truck crashes in Hahira?
Lowndes County has had 930 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 51.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hahira?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hahira since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hahira?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hahira?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hahira 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 Hahira?
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.