Bartow County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bartow 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bartow County compares with Georgia
Bartow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bartow County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Bartow County: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year in Bartow County (3.0 → 5.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,857 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bartow County. They injured 802 people and killed 64.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Bartow County with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-140 (3), SR-61 (3) and US-411 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bartow County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 20 |
| SR-140 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 3 |
| US-411 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-045200 | 1 |
| CR-62700 | 1 |
| CR-630 / Cass White Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEST Church Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 33 |
| Ga 3 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 280 | 8 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 278 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 290 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 291 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 299 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 292 | 5 |
Bartow County at a glance
| Population | 117,508 |
| Land area | 458.9 sq mi |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $83,358 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartow 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 | 82 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 118 | +44% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 177 | +51% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bartow County
ZIP codes in Bartow County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bartow County
How many truck crashes happen in Bartow County?
Bartow County has had 1,857 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 802 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bartow County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes in Bartow County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bartow County?
May has the most truck crashes in Bartow County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bartow County?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartow County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bartow County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bartow County has 131.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bartow County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.