Pike County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pike 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Georgia
Pike County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 9 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 28 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Pike County is US-19, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-CALDWELL Road (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 8.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Pike County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 74 | 2 |
| Highway 18 Near Sands Rd | 2 |
| Highway 362 W Near Coggins St | 2 |
| Adams Rd At Old Meansville Rd | 1 |
| Barnesville Street Near Beckham Street | 1 |
| Cook Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Birchwood Dr | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Highway 41 | 1 |
Pike County at a glance
| Population | 20,669 |
| Land area | 216.1 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,483 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +52% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pike County
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Questions fleets ask about Pike County
How common are truck crashes in Pike County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (28 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pike County?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Pike County: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pike County?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pike County?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pike County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pike County?
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.