Meansville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meansville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meansville and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pike County at a glance: 1 in 9 garbage-truck share of crashes is 10.5%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Meansville since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
43% of truck crash reports in Pike County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-042800 (1), CR-CALDWELL Road (1) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 8.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Meansville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 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
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Meansville at a glance
| Population | 285 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 569 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30256) | $73,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30256) | $282,523 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meansville
How many truck crashes happen in Meansville?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Meansville?
US-19 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Meansville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Meansville?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Meansville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 8.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Meansville compared with Georgia?
Pike County records 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Meansville?
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.