Valdosta, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valdosta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valdosta 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.
What stands out in Valdosta: I-75 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Valdosta since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 930 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 561 people and killed 51.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Valdosta had 194 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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 Valdosta with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (4), US-84 (3) 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 Valdosta fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 14 |
| SR-38 | 4 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Valdosta at a glance
| Population | 55,667 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,547 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. 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 Valdosta
How common are truck crashes in Valdosta?
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 Valdosta?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valdosta since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valdosta?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valdosta?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Valdosta compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Lowndes County records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valdosta?
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.