Axson, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Axson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Axson and Atkinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atkinson County numbers.
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 |
Atkinson County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Atkinson County: February worst month: 17.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Atkinson County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
Axson had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Atkinson County numbers.
60% of truck crash reports in Atkinson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-520 leads within 10 miles of Axson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-158 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Axson fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atkinson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-520 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Atkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 3 |
| SR-158 | 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 |
Axson at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31624) | $50,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31624) | $98,159 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Axson
How common are truck crashes in Axson?
Atkinson County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Axson?
SR-520 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Axson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Axson?
February has the most truck crashes in Atkinson County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Axson?
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 Axson compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atkinson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Axson?
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.