Parrott, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parrott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parrott and Terrell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Terrell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Georgia
Terrell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Terrell County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Terrell County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 89 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Terrell County. They injured 52 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Parrott since 2015, this page uses Terrell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Terrell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parrott since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Parrott fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Kennedy Pond Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 @Ga 45 | 2 |
| Mm 4 Near John Fox | 2 |
| Bear Bend Rd Near Ga 45 | 1 |
| Callis | 1 |
| Callis Rd / Willow Bend Dr | 1 |
| Callis Road 32 Ft North Sellers Road | 1 |
| Crawford St /Lee St | 1 |
Parrott at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39877) | $51,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parrott
How common are truck crashes in Parrott?
Terrell County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parrott?
Truck crashes in Terrell County peak in October, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parrott?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terrell County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Parrott compare with Georgia?
Terrell County records 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parrott?
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.