Union Point, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Point and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 317 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Georgia
Greene County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Greene County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Greene County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 317 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 199 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Union Point since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
52% of truck crash reports in Greene 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 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-15 (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Union Point fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| Us-Sr12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 134.00 | 5 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 137.00 | 5 |
| I-20 West | 5 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 136.00 | 4 |
| I-20 East | 4 |
| SR-44 | 4 |
| I-20 West Mm 136 | 3 |
Union Point at a glance
| Population | 1,830 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30669) | $65,852 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30669) | $117,610 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 22 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 35 | +81% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Point
How many truck crashes happen in Union Point?
Since 2015, 317 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (199 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Point?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union Point: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Point?
May has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Point?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Point compared with Georgia?
Greene County records 133.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union Point?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.