Union County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union 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
6 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Georgia
Union County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Union County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Union County at a glance: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Union County happened on SR-11 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-515 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Union County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Union County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Forest Service 236 Near Cavender Gap Rd | 2 |
| Ga 11 | 2 |
| Ga 2 / Kiutuestia Creek Rd | 2 |
| Shoe Factory Road At Stroud Road | 2 |
| Sr 11 Near Deaver | 2 |
| Sr 348 Near Mm 2 | 2 |
| State Route 2 At Ledford Road | 2 |
| 19 129 N Butternut Xing | 1 |
Union County at a glance
| Population | 27,601 |
| Land area | 322.1 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,594 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +84% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Union County
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Questions fleets ask about Union County
How common are truck crashes in Union County?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 57 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union County?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in June, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union County?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union 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.