Sunset Village, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sunset Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sunset Village and Upson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Upson County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Upson County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Upson County has recorded 131 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sunset Village since 2015, this page uses Upson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
53% of truck crash reports in Upson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sunset Village happened on CR-017400 (1), CR-042800 (1), E Lee St (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Sunset Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 1.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Upson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-017400 | 1 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| E Lee St | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Sunset Village at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30286) | $55,087 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30286) | $178,467 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sunset Village
How many truck crashes happen in Sunset Village?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Upson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sunset Village?
Truck crashes in Upson County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sunset Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Upson County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sunset Village compare with Georgia?
Upson County records 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sunset Village?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.