Morgan County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Georgia
Morgan County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Morgan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morgan County: 1 in 128 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 212 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-HIGH Shoals Rd (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| CR-HIGH Shoals Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| Sr 24 Byp | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Seven Island Rd | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Mission Rd | 3 |
| I-20 E @ 0.1 Mile E Of Mm 109 | 3 |
| Athens Hwy | 3 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 21,940 |
| Land area | 347.4 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,337 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 40 | +42% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 40 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
ZIP codes in Morgan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How many truck crashes happen in Morgan County?
Morgan County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 212 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Morgan County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Morgan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morgan County?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Morgan County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 159.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan County?
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.