Paulding County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paulding 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Paulding County compares with Georgia
Paulding County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paulding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paulding County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Paulding County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Paulding County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Paulding County has recorded 563 truck crashes since 2015, with 280 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Paulding County since 2015: SR-6 (2), SR-61 (2), US-278 (2), CR-47200 Ridge Rd (1) and CR-TEA Rose Lane (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (22% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Paulding County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-47200 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-TEA Rose Lane | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Ga 61 | 4 |
| Sr Business 6 At Sr 381 | 3 |
| Sr 6 @Sr 61 | 3 |
| Sr 6 / Sr 92 | 3 |
| Ga 92 | 3 |
| Ga 120 | 3 |
| Dallas Acworth | 3 |
Paulding County at a glance
| Population | 188,549 |
| Land area | 312.4 sq mi |
| Density | 604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $98,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paulding 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +96% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 53 | +65% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Paulding County
ZIP codes in Paulding County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Paulding County
How common are truck crashes in Paulding County?
563 truck crashes have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 280 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County?
October has the most truck crashes in Paulding County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paulding County?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paulding County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Paulding County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paulding 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.