Shannon, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shannon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shannon and Floyd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Floyd County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 619 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Georgia
Floyd County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Floyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Shannon at a glance: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Shannon (1.5 → 2.8).
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 619 truck crashes since 2015, with 323 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Shannon had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Floyd County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-53 (4), US-27 (3) and SR-140 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Shannon fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-62700 | 1 |
| Cs-N Broad St | 1 |
| S Holcomb Rd Sw | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Cartersville Hwy | 6 |
| SR-1 | 6 |
| Ga 1 | 4 |
| Martha Berry Hwy | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| Turner Mccall Martha Berry | 4 |
| Veterans Memorial Loop At Martha Berry Hwy | 3 |
| Sr 20 At Mays Bridge Rd | 3 |
Shannon at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 49 | -0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | -1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 53 | +8% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shannon
How common are truck crashes in Shannon?
Floyd County has had 619 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 323 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Shannon?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shannon: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shannon?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shannon?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shannon compared with Georgia?
Floyd County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shannon?
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.