Gordon County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gordon 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gordon County compares with Georgia
Gordon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gordon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gordon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Gordon County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gordon County: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Gordon County.
Overview
Since 2015, 789 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gordon County. They injured 312 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads in Gordon County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Hall Memorial Road Nw (1), S Holcomb Rd Sw (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gordon County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gordon County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% 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
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 Gordon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| Hall Memorial Road Nw | 1 |
| S Holcomb Rd Sw | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Sr-53Sp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| Us 41 Hwy Ne | 8 |
| I-75N Mm312 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| S Mm321 | 3 |
| I-75S Mm316 X2[Newtown Rd] | 3 |
| I-75 South Mm 318 | 3 |
Gordon County at a glance
| Population | 60,765 |
| Land area | 356.5 sq mi |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,641 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gordon 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 | 56 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 74 | +35% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gordon County
ZIP codes in Gordon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gordon County
How many truck accidents are there in Gordon County?
789 truck crashes have been reported in Gordon County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 312 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gordon County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Gordon County: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gordon County?
The worst month is February: 10.5% of truck crashes in Gordon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gordon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Gordon County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Gordon County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gordon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gordon County?
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.