Tifton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tifton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tifton and Tift County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tift County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tift County compares with Georgia
Tift County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tift County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tift County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tift County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tifton: I-75 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tifton since 2015.
Overview
Tift County has recorded 543 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 139 truck crashes reported in Tifton since 2015, this page uses Tift County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
63% of truck crash reports in Tift County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tifton is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-520 (4), US-319 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Tifton fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tift County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tift County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-75Nb Mm 58 Near Southwell Blvd | 4 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| N Mm63 | 3 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 68 Near Chula Brookfield Road | 3 |
| Ga35 / Ridge Ave | 3 |
| Ga 401 | 3 |
| 7Th Street / Virginia Ave | 2 |
Tifton at a glance
| Population | 17,385 |
| Land area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31793) | $83,693 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31793) | $206,884 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tift 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 47 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | -31% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | +69% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tifton
How common are truck crashes in Tifton?
543 truck crashes have been reported in Tift County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 285 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tifton?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tifton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tifton?
Truck crashes in Tift County peak in December, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tifton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tift County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Tifton compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Tift County records 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tifton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.