Troup County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troup 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
19 of 697 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troup County compares with Georgia
Troup County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troup County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troup County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Troup County: I-85 most fatal truck crashes in Troup County: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Troup County has recorded 697 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Troup County is I-85, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-185 (4), SR-109 (4) and SR-219 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Troup County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Troup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Troup County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| I-185 | 4 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| SR-219 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| CR-096900/PEGASUS Pkwy W | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troup County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| State Route 1 Near Fernwood Drive | 3 |
| Sewon Blvd Near Pegasus Pkwy | 3 |
| I-85 S Near Kia Blvd | 3 |
| 85S Mm 243 | 2 |
| Bass Cross Rd Near Williams St | 2 |
| Hamilton Rd | 2 |
| Hogansville Rd | 2 |
Troup County at a glance
| Population | 71,513 |
| Land area | 414.0 sq mi |
| Density | 173 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troup 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | -1% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 48 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 63 | +31% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Troup County
How many truck crashes happen in Troup County?
697 truck crashes have been reported in Troup County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 362 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troup County?
I-85 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Troup County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Troup County?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Troup County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troup County?
Since 2015, Troup County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Troup County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Troup County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Troup 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.