Fort Valley, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Valley 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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Peach County: 0.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in 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.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Fort Valley since 2015, this page uses Peach County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-49 (3), SR-96 (2) and CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Fort Valley 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-540 | 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 |
Fort Valley at a glance
| Population | 9,023 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,197 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31030) | $59,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31030) | $146,280 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Fort Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Fort Valley?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Peach County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 239 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Valley?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Valley: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Valley?
June has the most truck crashes in Peach County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Valley?
Since 2015, Peach County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fort Valley compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Peach County has 118.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fort Valley?
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.