Washington, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington and Wilkes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilkes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkes County compares with Georgia
Wilkes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Wilkes County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wilkes County at a glance: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkes County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Washington since 2015, this page uses Wilkes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
68% of truck crash reports in Wilkes County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-378 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Washington fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilkes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-378 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkes County) |
|---|---|
| Danburg Road Ware Mclendon | 2 |
| Metasville Road / Wheatley Road | 2 |
| Miles E Of Chaffin | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| State Route 10 0.2 Miles S Big Cedar Road | 2 |
| State Route 10 At Mm 1 | 2 |
| Andrew Dr Near Denard | 1 |
| Andrew Dr Near Georgia 44 | 1 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 3,623 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 471 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30673) | $51,748 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30673) | $148,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkes 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +20% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington
How common are truck crashes in Washington?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Wilkes County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 73 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington?
Truck crashes in Wilkes County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington?
Since 2015, Wilkes County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Wilkes County records 111.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washington?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.