Atkinson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atkinson 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
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atkinson County compares with Georgia
Atkinson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atkinson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Atkinson County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Atkinson County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 17.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Atkinson County. They injured 33 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-520 leads in Atkinson County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Atkinson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-520; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Atkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Atkinson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 3 |
| US-82 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 135 / Antioch Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 31 Near Charity Road | 2 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 31 | 2 |
| Ga 520 At Ga 135 | 2 |
| Ga 89 250 Feet North Guest Pond Rd | 2 |
| Sr 31 Near 89 | 2 |
| Sr 520 At Boone Rd | 2 |
| E At Church St | 1 |
Atkinson County at a glance
| Population | 8,435 |
| Land area | 342.7 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,539 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atkinson 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +76% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Atkinson County
ZIP codes in Atkinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Atkinson County
How many truck crashes happen in Atkinson County?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Atkinson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Atkinson County?
Since 2015, SR-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Atkinson County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Atkinson County?
February has the most truck crashes in Atkinson County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Atkinson County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atkinson County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Atkinson County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Atkinson County has 92.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Atkinson 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.