Sumter County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sumter 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
9 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Georgia
Sumter County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Sumter County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sumter County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-280 leads in Sumter County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-30 (1), SR-49 (1) and Us-Sr3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Sumter County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-280, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Us-Sr3 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 3 / Ga 30 | 3 |
| E Lamar Sr 27 100 Ft E Of Hudson St | 2 |
| Ga 195 / Lamar Road | 2 |
| Ga 30 Mm 34 | 2 |
| Ga 49 Mm 12 | 2 |
| Ga Highway 195 N Near Mile Marker 6 | 2 |
| Georgia 49 Near Arch Helm Road | 2 |
| South Ga Tech Pkwy | 2 |
Sumter County at a glance
| Population | 28,972 |
| Land area | 482.9 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | -25% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -12% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sumter County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sumter County
How many truck crashes happen in Sumter County?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 105 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sumter County?
US-280 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sumter County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Sumter County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sumter County?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sumter County compare with Georgia?
Sumter County records 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sumter County?
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.