Evans County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evans 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
2 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Evans County compares with Georgia
Evans County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Evans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Evans County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Evans County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Evans County: September worst month: 20.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Evans County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (20.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 32.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Evans County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-73 (2) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Evans County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Evans County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Evans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Evans County) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Evans County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 30 Near Brewton St | 2 |
| Sr 169 / Bill Hodges Rd | 2 |
| Us Hwy 280 At Lotts Rd | 2 |
| 50 301 S Tom Mccall | 1 |
| A.D Eason Road At Jim O Rogers Road | 1 |
| Cliff St 150 F So East Long St | 1 |
| Daisy Nevils Highway At Caddie Green Road | 1 |
| Daisy Nevils Highway/ Mosley Road | 1 |
Evans County at a glance
| Population | 10,869 |
| Land area | 182.9 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,314 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Evans 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +33% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Evans County
ZIP codes in Evans County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Evans County
How many truck accidents are there in Evans County?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Evans County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Evans County?
Truck crashes in Evans County peak in September, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Evans County?
Since 2015, Evans County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Evans County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Evans County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Evans 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.