Cook County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cook 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 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Georgia
Cook County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 44.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Cook County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Cook County at a glance: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cook County. They injured 126 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Cook County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-25 (1), CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cook County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cook County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cook County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| Ga401 | 6 |
| Mm32 Near Old Coffee | 4 |
| I-75 Nb Mm45 Near Barneyville Road | 3 |
| 75N Mm32 | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Kinard Bridge Road Mm49 | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 38 Near Old Quitman Rd | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm52 Near Kinard Bridge Road | 2 |
Cook County at a glance
| Population | 17,984 |
| Land area | 228.5 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,905 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +62% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +35% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cook County
ZIP codes in Cook County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cook County
How many truck accidents are there in Cook County?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cook County (126 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cook County?
I-75 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cook County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cook County?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Cook County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cook County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cook County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cook County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 129.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cook County?
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.