Raoul, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raoul: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raoul and Banks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Banks County numbers.
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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Banks County: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Banks County. They injured 122 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Raoul since 2015; patterns below come from Banks County as a whole.
69% of truck crash reports in Banks County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-52 leads within 10 miles of Raoul with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1), Rock Springs Road (1) and SR-105 (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 Raoul fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.8% 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
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 Banks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 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 |
Raoul at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30510) | $52,019 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30510) | $205,363 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raoul
How many truck accidents are there in Raoul?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Banks County (122 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Raoul?
NHTSA data shows SR-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Raoul since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Raoul?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Banks County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Raoul?
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 Raoul compared with Georgia?
Banks County records 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Raoul?
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.