Russell, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russell and Barrow County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Barrow County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Barrow County compares with Georgia
Barrow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barrow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Barrow 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
Barrow County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Barrow County has recorded 553 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Russell since 2015; patterns below come from Barrow County as a whole.
57% of truck crash reports in Barrow County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-316 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-11 (5), US-29 (5) and SR-211 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Russell fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barrow County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-316; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-316 | 7 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| US-29 | 5 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-415 / Atlanta Hwy | 1 |
| CR-UNIVERSITY Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barrow County) |
|---|---|
| University Pkwy At Patrick Mill Rd Sw | 13 |
| University Pkwy At Kilcrease Rd | 11 |
| University Pkwy At Christmas Ave | 7 |
| University Pkwy At Carl-Bethlehem Rd | 5 |
| University Pkwy | 5 |
| Carl-Bethlehem Rd At Tucker Rd | 4 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| Patrick Mill Rd Sw At University Pkwy | 4 |
Russell at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30680) | $80,956 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30680) | $283,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barrow 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | -25% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 62 | +148% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Russell
How common are truck crashes in Russell?
Barrow County has had 553 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Russell?
SR-316 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russell since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Russell?
March has the most truck crashes in Barrow County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Russell?
Since 2015, Barrow County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Russell compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Barrow County has 47.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Russell?
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.