Trion, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trion and Chattooga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chattooga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattooga County compares with Georgia
Chattooga County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattooga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattooga County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Chattooga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Chattooga County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chattooga County. They injured 48 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Trion since 2015; patterns below come from Chattooga County as a whole.
56% of truck crash reports in Chattooga County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of Trion with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd (1), SR-157 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Trion fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 5 |
| CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattooga County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Wilson Road | 2 |
| Ga 48 / 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Silver Hill Road | 2 |
| Sr 1 Near John Jones | 2 |
| Sr 48 Near Filter Plant Rd | 2 |
| 4Th Street N Of 7Th St | 1 |
| 4Th Street N Of Seventh | 1 |
Trion at a glance
| Population | 1,972 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30753) | $51,204 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30753) | $104,549 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattooga 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +23% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trion
How common are truck crashes in Trion?
Chattooga County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Trion?
SR-1 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Trion since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trion?
The worst month is December: 13.0% of truck crashes in Chattooga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Trion?
Since 2015, Chattooga County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Trion compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chattooga County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trion?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.