Lakeview, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeview and Walker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walker County compares with Georgia
Walker County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walker County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Walker County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Walker County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walker County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lakeview since 2015; patterns below come from Walker County as a whole.
66% of truck crash reports in Walker County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of Lakeview with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (12), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lakeview fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| I-75 | 12 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walker County) |
|---|---|
| SR-151 | 3 |
| Ga 1 | 3 |
| Center Grove Road Near Hankins Road | 2 |
| Chamberlain Road Near Rocky Lane | 2 |
| Ga 1 25 Feet East Park St | 2 |
| Old Lafayette Road Near Glass Mill Road | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
Lakeview at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30741) | $58,834 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30741) | $171,994 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walker 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | -1% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Lakeview
How many truck accidents are there in Lakeview?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 87 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lakeview?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lakeview since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakeview?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Walker County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakeview?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Lakeview compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lakeview?
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.