Uvalda, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uvalda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Uvalda 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Toombs County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Toombs County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Uvalda had 0 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Uvalda since 2015: CR-BELLS Ferry Road (1), SR-135 (1), SR-15 (1), SR-19 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Uvalda fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.2% 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
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 Toombs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BELLS Ferry Road | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Uvalda at a glance
| Population | 433 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 229 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30473) | $49,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30473) | $113,720 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Uvalda
How many truck accidents are there in Uvalda?
Toombs County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Uvalda?
January has the most truck crashes in Toombs County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Uvalda?
Since 2015, Toombs County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Uvalda compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Toombs County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Uvalda?
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.