Lyons, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyons: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lyons and Toombs County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Toombs County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Toombs County compares with Georgia
Toombs County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Toombs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Toombs County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Toombs County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Toombs County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Toombs County. They injured 115 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Lyons had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Toombs County numbers.
52% of truck crash reports in Toombs County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-4 leads within 10 miles of Lyons with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-0333 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-152 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lyons fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-4, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Toombs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-0333 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Toombs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 5 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 130 | 3 |
| Cedar Crossing Rd Near Tillman Riner Rd | 2 |
| E N St At Symonds St | 2 |
| Ga 292 | 2 |
| Ga 297 / Blaxton Rd | 2 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 56 | 2 |
| Ga 4 153 Feet North Green Oak Rd | 2 |
Lyons at a glance
| Population | 4,253 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 505 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30436) | $55,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30436) | $103,534 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Toombs 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +67% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lyons
How many truck crashes happen in Lyons?
Toombs County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lyons?
SR-4 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lyons since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lyons?
January has the most truck crashes in Toombs County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lyons?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Toombs County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lyons compare with Georgia?
Toombs County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lyons?
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.