Forsyth, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forsyth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forsyth and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Georgia
Monroe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Monroe County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Monroe County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 528 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Forsyth had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
53% of truck crash reports in Monroe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Forsyth is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-401 (3), US-41 (2) and I-475 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Forsyth fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-401 | 56 |
| Sr 401 S Near Rumble Rd | 11 |
| Sr 401 South | 10 |
| Ga 401 Sb Near Rumble Rd | 10 |
| Sr 401 North | 9 |
| Sr 401 N Near Rumble Rd | 8 |
| Ga 401 Sb Mm 180 Near Rumble Road | 7 |
| Sr 401 South Near Rumble Rd | 7 |
Forsyth at a glance
| Population | 4,895 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31029) | $76,334 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31029) | $260,581 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 45 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 101 | +67% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forsyth
How many truck accidents are there in Forsyth?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (528 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Forsyth?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forsyth since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Forsyth?
August has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Forsyth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Forsyth compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 277.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forsyth?
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.