Varnell, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Varnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Varnell and Whitfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whitfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Whitfield County compares with Georgia
Whitfield County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Whitfield County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Whitfield County: 16.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.4% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,071 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitfield County. They injured 486 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Varnell since 2015, this page uses Whitfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
53% of truck crash reports in Whitfield County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Varnell since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (3), SR-3 (3), SR-71 (3), SR-286 (2) and CR-EMERSON Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is July, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Varnell fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Whitfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| SR-286 | 2 |
| CR-EMERSON Road | 1 |
| SR-040100 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-201 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-75N | 7 |
| I-75 N Mm324 Near Carbondale Rd | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 327 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 332 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 324 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 337 | 5 |
| I 75Sb Mm327 | 4 |
Varnell at a glance
| Population | 2,289 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 576 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitfield 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 | 82 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 90 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 73 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 93 | +27% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 93 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Varnell
How common are truck crashes in Varnell?
Whitfield County has had 1,071 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 486 people and killing 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Varnell?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Whitfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Varnell?
Since 2015, Whitfield County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Varnell compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitfield County has 84.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Varnell?
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.