Dewy Rose, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dewy Rose: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dewy Rose and Elbert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elbert County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Elbert County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dewy Rose since 2015, this page uses Elbert County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
59% of truck crash reports in Elbert County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dewy Rose happened on SR-17 (2), SR-172 (2), SR-72 (1) and SR-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dewy Rose fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 |
Dewy Rose at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30634) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30634) | $145,616 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dewy Rose
How many truck crashes happen in Dewy Rose?
Elbert County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dewy Rose?
April has the most truck crashes in Elbert County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dewy Rose?
Since 2015, Elbert County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dewy Rose compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elbert County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dewy Rose?
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.