Bremen, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bremen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bremen and Haralson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Haralson County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Haralson County: 21.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.4% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 310 crashes involving commercial trucks in Haralson County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Bremen had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Haralson County numbers.
56% of truck crash reports in Haralson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bremen is I-20, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us-Sr8 (2), CR-CENTER Point Road (1) and SR-0008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Bremen fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| Us-Sr8 | 2 |
| CR-CENTER Point Road | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 |
Bremen at a glance
| Population | 7,647 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30110) | $85,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30110) | $259,543 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bremen
How many truck accidents are there in Bremen?
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Haralson County (157 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bremen?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bremen: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bremen?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Haralson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bremen?
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 Bremen compared with Georgia?
Haralson County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bremen?
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.