Peach County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peach 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
6 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peach County compares with Georgia
Peach County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peach County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peach County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Peach County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Peach County at a glance: 0.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Peach County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 34.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Peach County is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-49 (4), SR-96 (2) and CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Peach County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.8% 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
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 Peach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Peach County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peach County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 401 Near Ga 49 | 10 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 96 | 8 |
| Ga 49 | 6 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 247C | 4 |
| I 75 Near 247C | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-75 No Near Sr 247C | 4 |
| I-75 North / Sr 49 | 4 |
Peach County at a glance
| Population | 29,213 |
| Land area | 150.3 sq mi |
| Density | 194 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,232 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peach 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | -24% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +82% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Peach County
ZIP codes in Peach County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Peach County
How many truck accidents are there in Peach County?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Peach County (239 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Peach County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Peach County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Peach County?
Truck crashes in Peach County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Peach County?
Since 2015, Peach County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Peach County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Peach County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Peach 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.