Buckhead Town, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buckhead Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buckhead Town and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morgan County: 1 in 128 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 212 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Buckhead Town since 2015; patterns below come from Morgan County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Morgan County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buckhead is I-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (2), US-278 (1) and US-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Buckhead Town fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-278 | 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 |
Buckhead Town at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30625) | $88,534 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30625) | $408,204 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buckhead Town
How many truck accidents are there in Buckhead Town?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (212 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buckhead Town?
I-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buckhead since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buckhead Town?
October has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buckhead Town?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Buckhead Town compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 159.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Buckhead Town?
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.