Waynesboro, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waynesboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waynesboro and Burke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with Georgia
Burke County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Burke County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Burke County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Burke County has recorded 223 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Waynesboro had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burke County numbers.
53% of truck crash reports in Burke County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-56 (2), Liberty Street (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Waynesboro fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burke County.
- Check whether your routes use US-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| Liberty Street | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| Highway 17 West At Mile Marker 7 | 2 |
| Highway 23 / Shell Bluff Rd | 2 |
| Highway 80 Near Stephens Rd | 2 |
| Highway 80 West / Story Mill Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 80 West At Hwy 305 | 2 |
| Murray Hill Rd At Hwy 24 | 2 |
| S.R. Hwy 23 At Thompson Bridge Road | 2 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
Waynesboro at a glance
| Population | 5,555 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30830) | $53,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30830) | $167,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 21 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | -8% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | -10% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 19 | +9% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waynesboro
How many truck accidents are there in Waynesboro?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burke County (155 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waynesboro?
NHTSA data shows US-25 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waynesboro since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waynesboro?
May has the most truck crashes in Burke County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waynesboro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Burke County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waynesboro compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Burke County has 76.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waynesboro?
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.