LaGrange, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in LaGrange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in LaGrange and Troup County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Troup County numbers.
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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
LaGrange at a glance: I-85 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of LaGrange.
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.
With 148 truck crashes reported in LaGrange since 2015, this page uses Troup County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
59% of truck crash reports in Troup County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-185 (4), SR-109 (3) and SR-219 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for LaGrange fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Troup County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Troup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| I-185 | 4 |
| SR-109 | 3 |
| 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 |
LaGrange at a glance
| Population | 33,564 |
| Land area | 42.3 sq mi |
| Density | 794 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30240) | $61,584 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30240) | $257,060 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about LaGrange
How common are truck crashes in LaGrange?
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 LaGrange?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of LaGrange since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in LaGrange?
August has the most truck crashes in Troup County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in LaGrange?
Since 2015, Troup County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in LaGrange compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Troup County has 80.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in LaGrange?
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.