Murray County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murray 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
4 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murray County compares with Georgia
Murray County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Murray County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Murray County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Murray County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Murray County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-225 leads in Murray County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-286 (2), SR-52 (2) and US-411 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Murray County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Murray County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-225, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Murray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Murray County) |
|---|---|
| SR-225 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| Cs-069503 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Us-Sr2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murray County) |
|---|---|
| Duvall Road | 2 |
| Ga 136 Near Carters Dam Rd | 2 |
| Ga 2 / Ga 225 | 2 |
| Ga 225 At Ga 2 | 2 |
| Ga 225 Near Fox Bridge | 2 |
| Ga 52 @Ga 52 Alternate | 2 |
| Ga 61 | 2 |
| Ga 61 0.2 Niles So Peeples Farm Rd | 2 |
Murray County at a glance
| Population | 41,316 |
| Land area | 344.5 sq mi |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,310 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murray 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -26% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | -2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Murray County
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Questions fleets ask about Murray County
How many truck accidents are there in Murray County?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Murray County (75 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Murray County?
Since 2015, SR-225 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Murray County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Murray County?
September has the most truck crashes in Murray County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Murray County?
Since 2015, Murray County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Murray County compared with Georgia?
Murray County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Murray County?
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.