Haralson, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haralson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Haralson and Coweta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coweta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Coweta County compares with Georgia
Coweta County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coweta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coweta County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Coweta County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Coweta County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 989 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coweta County. They injured 409 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Haralson since 2015, this page uses Coweta County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
70% of truck crash reports in Coweta County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Haralson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-547 Gordon Rd (1) and SR-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Haralson fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coweta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| CR-547 Gordon Rd | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coweta County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| Ga 14 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
| Ga 16 | 4 |
| Sr 14 At Sr 16 | 3 |
| S Mm48 | 3 |
| I85 Near Ga 154 | 3 |
| I85 Near Ga 14 | 3 |
Haralson at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 247 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30229) | $25,859 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coweta 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 84 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 61 | -28% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 95 | +56% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Haralson
How many truck accidents are there in Haralson?
Since 2015, 989 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coweta County (409 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Haralson?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Haralson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Haralson?
The worst month is December: 9.9% of truck crashes in Coweta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Haralson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Coweta County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Haralson compared with Georgia?
Coweta County records 52.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Haralson?
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.