Thomaston, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thomaston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thomaston 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upson County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Thomaston had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Upson County numbers.
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
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Thomaston happened on CR-042800 (1), CR-421 Logtown Rd (1), E Lee St (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-36 (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 Thomaston 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Upson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Thomaston at a glance
| Population | 9,850 |
| Land area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,033 per 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thomaston
How many truck accidents are there in Thomaston?
Since 2015, 131 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Upson County (83 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thomaston?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Upson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thomaston?
Since 2015, Upson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Thomaston compare with Georgia?
Upson County records 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thomaston?
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.