Union City, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union City: 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
1 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union City compares with Georgia
Union City against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union City | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Union City has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Union City: 1 in 294 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union City. They injured 226 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (22). After it: SR-14 (10), I-85 (8) and SR-70 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Union City fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 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
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 Union City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 22 |
| SR-14 | 10 |
| I-85 | 8 |
| SR-70 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union City) |
|---|---|
| I-85 / Flat Shoals Rd | 11 |
| SR-138 | 8 |
| I-85 / Ga 138 | 7 |
| Near 138 | 6 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| I-85 /Flat Shoals Rd | 4 |
| I-85 Near Flat Shoals Road | 4 |
| Alternate | 3 |
Union City at a glance
| Population | 28,195 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,433 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30291) | $48,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30291) | $215,871 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union City 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 | 9 | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | 3 | -70% | 9.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +515% | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +114% | 12.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union City
How many truck accidents are there in Union City?
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union City (226 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Union City?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union City: 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union City?
Truck crashes in Union City peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union City?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union City since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union City compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Union City has 95.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union City?
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.