Villa Rica, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Villa Rica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Villa Rica 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 |
Carroll County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 506 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 182 truck crashes reported in Villa Rica 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
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Villa Rica is I-20, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-101 (3), SR-166 (2) and SR-5 (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 Villa Rica fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 14 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| SR-166 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-358 / Rainey Rd | 1 |
| CR-47200 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-813 | 1 |
| Cs-97505 Liberty Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Kings Hwy | 1 |
| SR-113 | 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 |
Villa Rica at a glance
| Population | 20,095 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,372 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30180) | $88,514 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30180) | $283,511 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Villa Rica
How many truck accidents are there in Villa Rica?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 506 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Villa Rica?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Villa Rica since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Villa Rica?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Villa Rica?
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 Villa Rica compared with Georgia?
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 Villa Rica?
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.