Luthersville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Luthersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Luthersville and Meriwether County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Meriwether County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meriwether County compares with Georgia
Meriwether County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meriwether County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meriwether County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Meriwether County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Meriwether County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 177 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meriwether County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Luthersville since 2015, this page uses Meriwether County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
82% of truck crash reports in Meriwether County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Luthersville is I-85, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-41 (3), US-29 (2) and CR-547 Gordon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Luthersville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meriwether County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-547 Gordon Rd | 1 |
| CR-559 | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Place | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meriwether County) |
|---|---|
| I 85 Sb Mm 31 | 3 |
| Ga 109 Mm 19 | 2 |
| Ga 362 Mm 13 | 2 |
| I-85 Mile Marker 30 | 2 |
| I-85 Mm 31 | 2 |
| Interstate 85 Sb Mm32 Near State Route 14 | 2 |
| N Talbotton St Sr 41 Near Gay Rd Conn | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
Luthersville at a glance
| Population | 838 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30251) | $67,866 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30251) | $155,247 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meriwether 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +40% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Luthersville
How many truck crashes happen in Luthersville?
Meriwether County has had 177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Luthersville?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Luthersville: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Luthersville?
Truck crashes in Meriwether County peak in April, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Luthersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Meriwether County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Luthersville compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meriwether County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Luthersville?
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.