Elbert County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elbert 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
10 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elbert County compares with Georgia
Elbert County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elbert County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 66% below the state |
Elbert County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elbert County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Elbert County has recorded 158 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-172 (2) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Elbert County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elbert County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 77 | 4 |
| Bowman Hwy | 2 |
| Georgia 17 | 2 |
| Sr 17 Near Teasley Mill | 2 |
| Sr 72 / Bobby Brown State Park Rd | 2 |
| Sr 72 / Cherokee Rd | 2 |
| Sr 77 Near Whiteside Dr | 2 |
| Almond Street Near Mills Street | 1 |
Elbert County at a glance
| Population | 20,152 |
| Land area | 351.1 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,230 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elbert 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 | 13 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Elbert County
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Questions fleets ask about Elbert County
How common are truck crashes in Elbert County?
158 truck crashes have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elbert County?
SR-17 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Elbert County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elbert County?
April has the most truck crashes in Elbert County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elbert County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Elbert County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Elbert County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elbert County?
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.