Newton County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton 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
17 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Georgia
Newton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Newton County: 1.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 275 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads in Newton County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-142 (2), CR-051800 (1) and CR-ACCESS Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Newton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Newton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-142 | 2 |
| CR-051800 | 1 |
| CR-ACCESS Road | 1 |
| CR-ROCKY Plains Road | 1 |
| Cr- 1840 Browns Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Access Rd | 1 |
| Hazelbrand Rd | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-20 East | 5 |
| I-20 East / Almon Rd | 4 |
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-142 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 4 |
Newton County at a glance
| Population | 124,010 |
| Land area | 273.8 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,872 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +136% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Newton County
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Questions fleets ask about Newton County
How common are truck crashes in Newton County?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 275 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Newton County?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Newton County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County?
The worst month is January: 9.7% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newton County?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Newton County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Newton County records 32.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newton 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.