Haralson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haralson 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
6 of 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haralson County compares with Georgia
Haralson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haralson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haralson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Haralson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Haralson County at a glance: 21.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.4% in Georgia.
Overview
Haralson County has recorded 310 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd (1), J Davis Rd (1) and SR-0008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Haralson County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Haralson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Haralson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Haralson County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haralson County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Eb Mm 9 | 4 |
| I-20 Mm 4 | 4 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 3 | 3 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 1 | 3 |
| I-20 East Of Ga 100 | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| E Of Alabama State | 2 |
| Ga 113 / Morgan Rd | 2 |
Haralson County at a glance
| Population | 32,404 |
| Land area | 282.2 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,159 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haralson 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 25 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 28 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Haralson County
ZIP codes in Haralson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Haralson County
How many truck accidents are there in Haralson County?
310 truck crashes have been reported in Haralson County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 157 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Haralson County?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Haralson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Haralson County?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Haralson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Haralson County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Haralson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Haralson County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Haralson County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Haralson 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.