Carroll County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carroll 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
14 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Georgia
Carroll County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carroll County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Carroll County at a glance: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Carroll County with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-166 (3), SR-101 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Carroll County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| SR-166 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-358 / Rainey Rd | 1 |
| CR-CENTER Point Road | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Us-Sr8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Wb Mm 20 | 8 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 16 | 5 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 11 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 21 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm22 | 4 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 24 | 4 |
| I-20E Mm13 | 4 |
| Liberty Road Near Edge Road | 4 |
Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 129,911 |
| Land area | 499.1 sq mi |
| Density | 260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,629 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 46 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 60 | -6% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 97 | +61% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carroll County
ZIP codes in Carroll County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 1,047 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 506 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carroll County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes in Carroll County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carroll County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carroll County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carroll County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.