Williamson, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williamson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williamson 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Pike County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pike County at a glance: 1 in 9 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Williamson since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is February with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Within this area, US-19 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-16 (3), SR-362 (2) and CR-CALDWELL Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Williamson 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
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-362 | 2 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| CR-VINEYARD Road | 1 |
| SR-009200 | 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 |
Williamson at a glance
| Population | 747 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 555 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30292) | $87,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30292) | $319,884 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Williamson
How many truck accidents are there in Williamson?
Pike County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Williamson?
US-19 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Williamson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Williamson?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Williamson?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Williamson compare with Georgia?
Pike County records 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Williamson?
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.