Montgomery County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Georgia
Montgomery County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Montgomery County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Montgomery County happened on SR-30 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 135 Near Towns Bluff | 3 |
| Ga 135 At Old River Rd | 2 |
| 6Th Street At Georgia 15 | 1 |
| College | 1 |
| Dead River Rd | 1 |
| Ga 135 100 Ft South Knox Street | 1 |
| Ga 135 Mm14 | 1 |
| Ga 15 Mm 11 | 1 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 8,566 |
| Land area | 241.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,768 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +81% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +32% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
February has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Montgomery County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery County?
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.