Lake Park, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Park and Echols County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Echols County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Echols County compares with Georgia
Echols County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Echols County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Echols County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 25.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 37% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Echols County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lake Park: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Park: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Echols County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 93 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake Park since 2015, this page uses Echols County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Echols County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 25.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.2% 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
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Lake Park with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-1273 / Madison Hwy (1), SR-31 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lake Park fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Echols County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Echols County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Echols County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 376 Mm2 Lat N 30 42.2707 Long W 83 5.8667 | 2 |
| J Frank Culpepper Road At Coggins Farms Road | 2 |
| Us 441 S / H Sirmans Rd | 2 |
| Bethel Church Rd 100 Ft No Ga 7 | 1 |
| Ga 094 And Shannon St | 1 |
| Ga 11 | 1 |
| Ga 11 .5 Mi N Of Strickland Road | 1 |
| Ga 11 .5 Miles S Of Ga 187 | 1 |
Lake Park at a glance
| Population | 1,558 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 962 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31636) | $63,672 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31636) | $232,422 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Echols 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -43% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +33% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +31% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Park
How common are truck crashes in Lake Park?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Echols County (19 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lake Park?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Park?
January has the most truck crashes in Echols County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Park?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Echols County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lake Park compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Echols County has 105.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake Park?
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.