Walton County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Georgia
Walton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 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) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Walton County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Walton County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walton County. They injured 248 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Walton County is SR-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-78 (2), CR-042800 (1) and CR-SNOWS Mill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Walton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.1% 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 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 Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Walton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 3 |
| Interstate 20 Eb Near State Route 12 | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw Near Pavilion Pkwy | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw | 3 |
| Georgia 10 | 3 |
| Ga-138 | 3 |
Walton County at a glance
| Population | 109,792 |
| Land area | 326.8 sq mi |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +48% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 55 | +109% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Walton County
ZIP codes in Walton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Walton County
How common are truck crashes in Walton County?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walton County (248 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Walton County?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Walton County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Walton County?
The worst month is April: 11.1% of truck crashes in Walton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walton County?
Since 2015, Walton County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Walton County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.