Catoosa County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Catoosa 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
13 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Catoosa County compares with Georgia
Catoosa County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catoosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Catoosa County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Catoosa County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Catoosa County has recorded 716 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Catoosa County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-2 (2) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Catoosa County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Catoosa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Catoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Catoosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catoosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 352 | 12 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 352 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 354 | 8 |
| I-75 S Mm 353 | 7 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 350 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 342 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 353 | 7 |
Catoosa County at a glance
| Population | 68,940 |
| Land area | 162.2 sq mi |
| Density | 425 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,707 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Catoosa 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 | 49 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 65 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 50 | -24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 62 | +25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Catoosa County
How many truck accidents are there in Catoosa County?
716 truck crashes have been reported in Catoosa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 277 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Catoosa County?
I-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Catoosa County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Catoosa County?
May has the most truck crashes in Catoosa County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Catoosa County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Catoosa County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Catoosa County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Catoosa County has 85.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Catoosa 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.