Columbia County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia 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
18 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Georgia
Columbia County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Columbia County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Georgia on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Columbia County at a glance: I-20 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Columbia County since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Columbia County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-232 (2), SR-47 (2) and CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Columbia County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd | 1 |
| CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| CR-RAY Owens Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-383 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 181 | 4 |
| Sr 104 Washington Rd Near Granderson Rd | 4 |
| Sr 223 Wrightsboro Rd At Baker Place Rd | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 190 @Ga 388 Lewiston Rd | 3 |
| Baston Rd At Sr28 Furys Ferry Rd | 2 |
| Columbia Rd / William Few Pkwy | 2 |
| E Bound Mm 187 | 2 |
Columbia County at a glance
| Population | 167,472 |
| Land area | 290.2 sq mi |
| Density | 577 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $96,948 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 30 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | -7% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 66 | +87% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Columbia County
ZIP codes in Columbia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Columbia County
How many truck crashes happen in Columbia County?
Columbia County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Columbia County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Columbia County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Columbia County?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Columbia County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Columbia County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia County?
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.