Smarr, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smarr: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smarr and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Georgia
Monroe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Monroe County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Monroe County at a glance: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 1,048 truck crashes since 2015, with 528 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Smarr since 2015; patterns below come from Monroe County as a whole.
53% of truck crash reports in Monroe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-475 (2), SR-401 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Smarr fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-475 | 2 |
| SR-401 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-401 | 56 |
| Sr 401 S Near Rumble Rd | 11 |
| Sr 401 South | 10 |
| Ga 401 Sb Near Rumble Rd | 10 |
| Sr 401 North | 9 |
| Sr 401 N Near Rumble Rd | 8 |
| Ga 401 Sb Mm 180 Near Rumble Road | 7 |
| Sr 401 South Near Rumble Rd | 7 |
Smarr at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31029) | $76,334 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31029) | $260,581 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 45 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 101 | +67% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smarr
How common are truck crashes in Smarr?
Monroe County has had 1,048 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 528 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Smarr?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smarr: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smarr?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smarr?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Smarr compare with Georgia?
Monroe County records 277.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Smarr?
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.