West Point, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point and Harris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Georgia
Harris County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Harris County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Harris County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 91 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
West Point had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harris County numbers.
85% of truck crash reports in Harris County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: CR-096900/PEGASUS Pkwy W (1), SR-103 (1) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for West Point fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| CR-096900/PEGASUS Pkwy W | 1 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-219 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| Ga-103 At Hunting Rd | 2 |
| I-85S Mm23 | 2 |
| N Mm16 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 2 |
| Sr 219 Near Pine Lake | 2 |
| 185Sb Mm34 | 1 |
| 30' W Of Macedonia Churc | 1 |
| Ga 1 @Fortune Hole Road | 1 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 3,602 |
| Land area | 12.9 sq mi |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31833) | $61,348 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31833) | $171,970 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Point
How common are truck crashes in West Point?
Harris County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Point?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Point?
April has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Point?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harris County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does West Point compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harris County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Point?
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.