Norwood, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norwood and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
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. It runs above Georgia on 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
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Norwood since 2015, this page uses Warren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
77% of truck crash reports in Warren County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Norwood with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-278 (2) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Norwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.2% 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Norwood at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 240 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30821) | $53,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30821) | $67,924 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norwood
How many truck accidents are there in Norwood?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 101 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Norwood?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norwood since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Norwood?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norwood?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Norwood compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Warren County records 300.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Norwood?
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.