Blackshear, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blackshear: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blackshear and Pierce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pierce County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Georgia
Pierce County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Pierce County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pierce County at a glance: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pierce County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
Blackshear had 45 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pierce County numbers.
45% of truck crash reports in Pierce County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-520 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Blackshear fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 33.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| Sr-4Bu State St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Midway Church Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Zero Bay Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 At New School Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Midway Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga15 Near Carter Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Gilman Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Midway Church Rd | 2 |
Blackshear at a glance
| Population | 3,658 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 723 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31516) | $63,203 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31516) | $140,273 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -10% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +27% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blackshear
How many truck crashes happen in Blackshear?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 60 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Blackshear?
US-84 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blackshear since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blackshear?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blackshear?
Since 2015, Pierce County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blackshear compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pierce County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blackshear?
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.