Upson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Upson 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
5 of 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upson County compares with Georgia
Upson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Upson County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Upson County: 1.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 131 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Upson County. They injured 83 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Upson County since 2015: CR-042800 (1), CR-421 Logtown Rd (1), E Lee St (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Upson County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Upson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% 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
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 Upson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Upson County) |
|---|---|
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-421 Logtown Rd | 1 |
| E Lee St | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upson County) |
|---|---|
| Center St / Gordon St | 2 |
| E Main Street @Glendale Road | 2 |
| Ga 74 0.1 East Woodall Road | 2 |
| Gordon St / Church St | 2 |
| Sr 36 Ben Hill St | 2 |
| 6Th Ave 25 Ft E A Street | 1 |
| Barnesville Highway At Blackgum Dr | 1 |
| Barnesville Hwy / W Moores Cr | 1 |
Upson County at a glance
| Population | 28,358 |
| Land area | 323.5 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upson 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | -16% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +48% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Upson County
ZIP codes in Upson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Upson County
How common are truck crashes in Upson County?
Since 2015, 131 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Upson County (83 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Upson County?
Truck crashes in Upson County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Upson County?
Since 2015, Upson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Upson County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Upson County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Upson 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.