Remerton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Remerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Remerton 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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 Remerton: I-75 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Remerton.
Overview
Police reported 930 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 561 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Remerton 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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Remerton is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (4), US-84 (3) and CR-1273 / Madison Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Remerton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| SR-38 | 4 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Remerton at a glance
| Population | 1,298 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6,363 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Remerton
How common are truck crashes in Remerton?
930 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 561 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Remerton?
I-75 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Remerton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Remerton?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Remerton?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Remerton 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 Remerton?
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.