Between, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Between: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Between and Walton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Walton County is lower 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).
Walton County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Walton County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Between since 2015, this page uses Walton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
37% of truck crash reports in Walton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Between with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-29 (2), US-78 (2) and CR-042800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Between fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 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 |
Between at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 389 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30052) | $93,764 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30052) | $357,903 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Between
How many truck accidents are there in Between?
Walton County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 248 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Between?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Between: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Between?
April has the most truck crashes in Walton County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Between?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Between compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Walton County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Between?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.