Lithonia, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lithonia: 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
3 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lithonia compares with Georgia
Lithonia against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lithonia stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lithonia | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 641.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lithonia is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Lithonia at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Lithonia (3.5 → 7.2).
Overview
Lithonia has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lithonia is I-20, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-285 (8), SR-10 (3) and CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lithonia fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lithonia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| I-285 | 8 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-007500/OLD Covington Hwy Sw | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
| CR-145 River Rd | 1 |
| CR-2989 Lithonia Ind Blvd | 1 |
| CR-298900 / Lithonia Ind Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lithonia) |
|---|---|
| I- 20 Wb / Panola Rd | 3 |
| I 20 W At Milepost 72.00 | 3 |
| I 20 E Near Exit 71 | 3 |
| I 20 W Near Panola Rd | 3 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 3 |
| I 20 E At Panola Rd | 3 |
| Turner Hill Rd At Conyers St | 2 |
| Turner Hill Rd N Near Turner Hill Rd | 2 |
Lithonia at a glance
| Population | 2,581 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,781 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30058) | $61,684 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30058) | $249,401 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lithonia 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 | 2 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 0 | -84% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +2600% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +180% | 10.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lithonia
How common are truck crashes in Lithonia?
Lithonia has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 2.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lithonia?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lithonia since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lithonia?
September has the most truck crashes in Lithonia, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lithonia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lithonia since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Lithonia compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Lithonia records 641.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lithonia?
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.