Byron, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byron and Peach County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Peach County numbers.
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 has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in Peach County: 0.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Peach County. They injured 239 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 127 truck crashes were reported in Byron since 2015; patterns below come from Peach County as a whole.
47% of truck crash reports in Peach County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Byron with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-247 (2), SR-49 (2) and SR-96 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Byron fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peach County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| I-75N | 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 |
Byron at a glance
| Population | 6,305 |
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Density | 717 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31008) | $83,992 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31008) | $208,680 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron
How many truck accidents are there in Byron?
Peach County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Byron?
I-75 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Byron since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Byron?
Truck crashes in Peach County peak in June, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Byron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Peach County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Byron 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Byron?
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.