Thomson, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thomson and McDuffie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDuffie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDuffie County compares with Georgia
McDuffie County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDuffie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDuffie County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
McDuffie County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McDuffie County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 264 crashes involving commercial trucks in McDuffie County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Thomson since 2015, this page uses McDuffie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in McDuffie County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by SR-17 (2), SR-001000 (1) and SR-223 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Thomson fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2021 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McDuffie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-001000 | 1 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDuffie County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Mm 176 | 4 |
| Washington Rd Near Davis | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 172 | 3 |
| E Mm175 | 3 |
| Block Of Ga 10 North | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Georgia Highway 150 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Mile Marker 1 | 2 |
| I 20 Eb Mm 175 | 2 |
Thomson at a glance
| Population | 6,792 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,416 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30824) | $60,234 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30824) | $179,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDuffie 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -24% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +8% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +32% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thomson
How many truck crashes happen in Thomson?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDuffie County (155 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Thomson?
I-20 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thomson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thomson?
Truck crashes in McDuffie County peak in May, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thomson?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDuffie County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thomson compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, McDuffie County has 106.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thomson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.