Warrenton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warrenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warrenton 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 sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Warren County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Warrenton 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
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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 Warrenton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-278 (2), SR-12 (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Warrenton fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 |
Warrenton at a glance
| Population | 1,887 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 887 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30828) | $36,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30828) | $91,583 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warrenton
How many truck accidents are there in Warrenton?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 101 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Warrenton?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warrenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warrenton?
June has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warrenton?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Warrenton compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 300.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warrenton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.