Maxeys, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maxeys: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maxeys and Oglethorpe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oglethorpe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oglethorpe County compares with Georgia
Oglethorpe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oglethorpe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Oglethorpe County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oglethorpe County: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oglethorpe County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Maxeys had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oglethorpe County numbers.
72% of truck crash reports in Oglethorpe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maxeys since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (2), US-78 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Maxeys fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oglethorpe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oglethorpe County) |
|---|---|
| Comer Rd 2 Miles So Collier Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 10 Near Mile Marker 12 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Sandy Cross Rd. At Sr 77 | 2 |
| Sr 10 Near Oneal Rd | 2 |
| Sr 22 Near Mile Marker 25 | 2 |
| Sr 78 At Young Rd. | 2 |
| Arnoldsville Rd | 1 |
Maxeys at a glance
| Population | 219 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30667) | $49,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30667) | $202,450 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oglethorpe 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maxeys
How many truck crashes happen in Maxeys?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Oglethorpe County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maxeys?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Oglethorpe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maxeys?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oglethorpe County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Maxeys compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oglethorpe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maxeys?
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.