Americus, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Americus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Americus and Sumter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumter County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Americus had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sumter County numbers.
60% of truck crash reports in Sumter County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-280 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-49 (1), US-19 (1) and Us-Sr3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Americus fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-280; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| Us-Sr3 | 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 |
Americus at a glance
| Population | 15,742 |
| Land area | 11.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,387 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31719) | $42,905 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31719) | $78,870 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Americus
How many truck accidents are there in Americus?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (105 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Americus?
US-280 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Americus since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Americus?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Sumter County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Americus?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Americus compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Americus?
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.