Evans, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evans: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evans and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Evans: I-20 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Evans since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Evans had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbia County numbers.
88% of truck crash reports in Columbia County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Evans is I-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-232 (2), SR-28 (2) and CR-221500 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Evans fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-221500 | 1 |
| CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| Gordon Highway | 1 |
| SR-230 | 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 |
Evans at a glance
| Land area | 25.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30809) | $125,272 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30809) | $367,464 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evans
How many truck crashes happen in Evans?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (338 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Evans?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Evans since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Evans?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in May, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Evans?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Evans compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Evans?
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.