Banks County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Banks 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Banks County compares with Georgia
Banks County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Banks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Banks County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Banks County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Banks County: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Banks County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Banks County is I-85, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-15 (2), CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1) and Rock Springs Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Banks County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Banks County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Banks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Banks County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Banks County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 154 | 9 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 63 Martin Bridge Road | 6 |
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| I 85 N Near Sr 63 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 151 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Near Sr 15 | 4 |
| I-85 Near Ga 15/Us 441 | 4 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 155 | 3 |
Banks County at a glance
| Population | 20,318 |
| Land area | 232.7 sq mi |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,253 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Banks 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +126% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Banks County
ZIP codes in Banks County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Banks County
How many truck accidents are there in Banks County?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Banks County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Banks County?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Banks County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Banks County?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Banks County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Banks County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Banks County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Banks County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Banks County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Banks County?
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.