Guyton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guyton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Guyton and Effingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Effingham County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Guyton: SR-21 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Guyton: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Effingham County has recorded 477 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Guyton since 2015; patterns below come from Effingham County as a whole.
76% of truck crash reports in Effingham County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% 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 Guyton is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (2), SR-119 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Guyton fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Guyton at a glance
| Population | 3,059 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 847 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31312) | $101,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31312) | $295,080 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guyton
How many truck crashes happen in Guyton?
Since 2015, 477 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Effingham County (249 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Guyton?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Guyton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Guyton?
The worst month is April: 10.5% of truck crashes in Effingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Guyton?
Since 2015, Effingham County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Guyton compare with Georgia?
Effingham County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Guyton?
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.