Gumlog, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gumlog: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gumlog and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Georgia
Franklin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 217.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Gumlog at a glance: I-85 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gumlog since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 303 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gumlog since 2015, this page uses Franklin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
76% of truck crash reports in Franklin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gumlog is I-85, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (5), CR-35 Grady School Rd (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Gumlog fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 13 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 South Mm 173 | 7 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 164 | 6 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 162 | 6 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 160 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 Northbound At Mile Marker 168 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 157 | 5 |
| I-85 North Mm 173 | 5 |
| I 85 Sb Mm 164 | 4 |
Gumlog at a glance
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30553) | $52,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30553) | $194,838 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +13% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +15% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +75% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gumlog
How many truck crashes happen in Gumlog?
Franklin County has had 655 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 303 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gumlog?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gumlog since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gumlog?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gumlog?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gumlog compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 217.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gumlog?
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.