Chattahoochee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chattahoochee 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
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattahoochee County compares with Georgia
Chattahoochee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattahoochee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 9.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Chattahoochee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Chattahoochee County at a glance: 2.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chattahoochee County. They injured 45 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Chattahoochee County since 2015: SR-26 (4), SR-520 (4) and US-27 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chattahoochee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chattahoochee County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 2.0% 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 Chattahoochee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chattahoochee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 4 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattahoochee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 At Ga 1 | 3 |
| Sr 520 / Sr 1 | 3 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga-26 At Darby | 2 |
| Sr 26 /Liberty Hill Rd | 2 |
| Sr 520 /Sr 1 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Near Mm15 | 2 |
| Sr1 Sr520 | 2 |
Chattahoochee County at a glance
| Population | 8,548 |
| Land area | 248.7 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,219 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattahoochee 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 3 | -20% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +51% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chattahoochee County
ZIP codes in Chattahoochee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chattahoochee County
How many truck accidents are there in Chattahoochee County?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chattahoochee County (45 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chattahoochee County?
Truck crashes in Chattahoochee County peak in July, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chattahoochee County?
Since 2015, Chattahoochee County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chattahoochee County compare with Georgia?
Chattahoochee County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chattahoochee 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.