Resaca, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Resaca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Resaca and Gordon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gordon County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Gordon County is lower on 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 Resaca: I-75 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Resaca since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 789 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gordon County since 2015: 312 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Resaca since 2015, this page uses Gordon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
57% of truck crash reports in Gordon County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Resaca is I-75, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-3 (3), Hall Memorial Road Nw (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Resaca fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.3% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Hall Memorial Road Nw | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 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 |
Resaca at a glance
| Population | 1,137 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30735) | $64,095 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30735) | $183,209 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Resaca
How common are truck crashes in Resaca?
Since 2015, 789 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gordon County (312 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Resaca?
I-75 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Resaca since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Resaca?
Truck crashes in Gordon County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Resaca?
Since 2015, Gordon County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Resaca compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gordon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Resaca?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.