Ailey, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ailey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ailey and Montgomery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montgomery County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Ailey since 2015; patterns below come from Montgomery County as a whole.
73% of truck crash reports in Montgomery County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ailey since 2015: SR-19 (1), SR-30 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Ailey fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ailey at a glance
| Population | 527 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30445) | $32,392 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30445) | $98,760 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ailey
How many truck accidents are there in Ailey?
Montgomery County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ailey?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ailey?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Ailey compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ailey?
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.