Rockdale County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockdale 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockdale County compares with Georgia
Rockdale County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rockdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rockdale County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Rockdale County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Rockdale County at a glance: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 711 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockdale County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Rockdale County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw (1), CR-007500/OLD Covington Hwy Sw (1), Cs-Sigman Rd (1), I-20 (1) and Old Covington Highway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is May, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Rockdale County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockdale County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockdale County.
- 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 Rockdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rockdale County) |
|---|---|
| CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-007500/OLD Covington Hwy Sw | 1 |
| Cs-Sigman Rd | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| Old Covington Highway | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockdale County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 27 |
| SR-138 | 14 |
| I-20 West | 9 |
| Hwy Ne At Sigman Rd Ne | 7 |
| I 20 E At Milepost 78.00 | 6 |
| Sigman Rd | 6 |
| I-20 E / W Ave | 5 |
| I-20W | 5 |
Rockdale County at a glance
| Population | 97,610 |
| Land area | 129.8 sq mi |
| Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,475 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockdale 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 | 26 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | +59% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +64% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rockdale County
ZIP codes in Rockdale County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rockdale County
How common are truck crashes in Rockdale County?
Rockdale County has had 711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockdale County?
Truck crashes in Rockdale County peak in March, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rockdale County?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rockdale County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rockdale County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rockdale County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockdale County?
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.