Tallapoosa, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tallapoosa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tallapoosa 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 |
Haralson County has lower values than Georgia for 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% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.4% across 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.
Tallapoosa had 38 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come CR-104 (1), J Davis Rd (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 Tallapoosa fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| CR-104 | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-78 | 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 |
Tallapoosa at a glance
| Population | 3,164 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 316 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30176) | $64,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30176) | $218,748 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tallapoosa
How many truck accidents are there in Tallapoosa?
Haralson County has had 310 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tallapoosa?
I-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tallapoosa since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tallapoosa?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Haralson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tallapoosa?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Haralson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa?
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.