Crawford County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford 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
3 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Georgia
Crawford County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Crawford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crawford County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.1%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Crawford County since 2015: SR-22 (1) and SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Crawford County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Coweta Heard Road | 2 |
| Highway 341 South At Sand Pit Road | 2 |
| Sr 96 W Near River Rd | 2 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 49 | 1 |
| Ga 7 | 1 |
| Ga 7 @Hopewell Rd | 1 |
| Ga Hwy 22 Mm 2 | 1 |
| Ga Hwy 42 North Near Hays Farm Road | 1 |
Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 12,349 |
| Land area | 324.9 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crawford County
ZIP codes in Crawford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crawford County
How common are truck crashes in Crawford County?
Crawford County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in May, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crawford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does Crawford County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford County?
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.