Effingham County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Effingham 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
17 of 477 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Georgia
Effingham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Effingham County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Effingham County: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 477 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Effingham County. They injured 249 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Effingham County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (5), SR-26 (5), SR-17 (3), I-16 (2) and SR-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Effingham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| I-16 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-030700 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Augusta Road | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Sr 26 Near Sr 17 | 4 |
| Sr 21 At Sr 119 | 3 |
| Midland | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Old River Road | 3 |
| I-16 W Mm 147.5 | 3 |
| I-16 / Old River Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 80 / Old River Rd | 3 |
Effingham County at a glance
| Population | 73,148 |
| Land area | 478.8 sq mi |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,251 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Effingham 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Effingham County
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Questions fleets ask about Effingham County
How common are truck crashes in Effingham County?
477 truck crashes have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 249 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Effingham County?
The worst month is April: 10.5% of truck crashes in Effingham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Effingham County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Effingham County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Effingham County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Effingham County?
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.