Warren County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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
1 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Georgia
Warren County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Warren County at a glance: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 101 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Warren County is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-12 (1), SR-171 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% 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
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Wb Mm 160 | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 158 | 3 |
| I-20 At Mm 157.5 | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| I 20 E Near Ridge Road Opas | 2 |
| I 20 Eb At Mm 159 | 2 |
| I 20 W At Mile Marker 164 | 2 |
| I 20Wb Near Mm165 | 2 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 5,148 |
| Land area | 284.4 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,569 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +29% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Warren County?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (101 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Warren County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Warren County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Warren County?
June has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Warren County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Warren County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 300.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Warren County?
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.