Milledgeville, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milledgeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milledgeville and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 427 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Ohio
Fayette County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 21.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Ohio for 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.
The headline for Fayette County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.5% across Ohio.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 427 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Milledgeville since 2015; patterns below come from Fayette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Ohio: 7.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Milledgeville is I-71, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-35 (5), US-62 (2) and CR-5 Sabina Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Milledgeville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Ohio; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 8 |
| US-35 | 5 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-5 Sabina Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 71 | 149 |
| US-35 | 77 |
| SR-435 | 43 |
| US-62 | 28 |
| SR-38 | 17 |
| SR-41 | 17 |
| US-22 | 16 |
| SR-753 | 12 |
Milledgeville at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43142) | $55,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43142) | $88,700 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 30 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +15% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milledgeville
How many truck accidents are there in Milledgeville?
Fayette County has had 427 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 223 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Milledgeville?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milledgeville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milledgeville?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milledgeville?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Milledgeville compare with Ohio for truck crashes?
Fayette County records 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 50.8 across Ohio.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Milledgeville?
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.