Rome, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rome: 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 369 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rome compares with Georgia
Rome against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rome stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rome | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Rome has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rome: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 369 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rome. They injured 193 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rome is SR-1, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-53 (4), US-27 (4) and US-411 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Rome fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rome.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Rome
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 6 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| Cs-N Broad St | 1 |
| SR-0001 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-400 | 1 |
| Sr-1Lo | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Cartersville Hwy | 6 |
| Turner Mccall Martha Berry | 4 |
| Shorter Ave | 3 |
| Riverside | 3 |
| Redmond Cir At Garden Lakes Blvd | 3 |
| Riverside Pkwy At Veterans Memorial Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 1 | 3 |
| Redmond Cir At Mathis Dr | 3 |
Rome at a glance
| Population | 38,747 |
| Land area | 31.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,217 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30161) | $61,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30161) | $203,410 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rome 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 | 22 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | -85% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 33 | +909% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | -8% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rome
How many truck accidents are there in Rome?
Rome has had 369 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 193 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rome?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rome: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rome?
July has the most truck crashes in Rome, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rome?
Since 2015, Rome has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rome compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rome has 81.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rome?
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.