Richland, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland and Stewart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stewart County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stewart County compares with Georgia
Stewart County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stewart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stewart County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Stewart County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Stewart County at a glance: July 15.5% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stewart County. They injured 53 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Richland since 2015; patterns below come from Stewart County as a whole.
79% of truck crash reports in Stewart County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-520 (2) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Richland fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stewart County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 520 Mm6 | 3 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| Ga 1 At M 7 | 2 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 520 Mm 6 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Mm 7 | 2 |
| Sr520 At Sr27 | 2 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
Richland at a glance
| Population | 1,449 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31825) | $28,698 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31825) | $73,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stewart 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 | 7 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | -19% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland
How many truck accidents are there in Richland?
116 truck crashes have been reported in Stewart County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 53 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland?
Truck crashes in Stewart County peak in July, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland?
Since 2015, Stewart County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Richland compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stewart County has 207.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.