Chickamauga, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickamauga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chickamauga and Catoosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Catoosa County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Catoosa County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Catoosa County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Chickamauga had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Catoosa County numbers.
63% of truck crash reports in Catoosa County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of Chickamauga with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (6), SR-58 (2) and CR-070400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Chickamauga 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-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Catoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 7 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 |
Chickamauga at a glance
| Population | 3,014 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,058 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30742) | $49,323 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30742) | $194,514 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chickamauga
How many truck accidents are there in Chickamauga?
716 truck crashes have been reported in Catoosa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 277 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chickamauga?
I-24 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chickamauga since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickamauga?
Truck crashes in Catoosa County peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chickamauga?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Catoosa County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chickamauga compared with Georgia?
Catoosa County records 85.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chickamauga?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.