Buchanan, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buchanan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buchanan 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Haralson County: 21.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.4% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Haralson County. They injured 157 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Buchanan since 2015, this page uses Haralson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-27 (2), Us-Sr8 (2) and CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Buchanan 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.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Haralson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Us-Sr8 | 2 |
| CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 |
Buchanan at a glance
| Population | 956 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 642 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30113) | $72,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30113) | $209,822 |
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 Buchanan
How common are truck crashes in Buchanan?
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Haralson County (157 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Buchanan?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buchanan since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buchanan?
February has the most truck crashes in Haralson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buchanan?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Haralson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Buchanan compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Haralson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buchanan?
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.