Centralhatchee, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centralhatchee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Centralhatchee and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Carroll County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Carroll County at a glance: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 38 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Centralhatchee since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Carroll County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Centralhatchee happened on SR-1 (1), SR-100 (1), SR-5 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Centralhatchee fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 |
Centralhatchee at a glance
| Population | 363 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30170) | $90,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30170) | $200,963 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Centralhatchee
How many truck crashes happen in Centralhatchee?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (506 injured, 38 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Centralhatchee?
June has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Centralhatchee?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Centralhatchee compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Centralhatchee?
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.