Waco, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waco 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Waco since 2015; patterns below come from Haralson County as a whole.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 (15). After it: Us-Sr8 (2), CR-CENTER Point Road (1) and J Davis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Waco fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 15 |
| Us-Sr8 | 2 |
| CR-CENTER Point Road | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 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 |
Waco at a glance
| Population | 592 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 323 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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waco
How common are truck crashes in Waco?
Haralson County has had 310 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Waco?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waco: 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waco?
Truck crashes in Haralson County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waco?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Haralson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waco compare 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 Waco?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.