Fannin County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fannin 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
5 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fannin County compares with Georgia
Fannin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Fannin County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fannin County: 4.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Fannin County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Fannin County happened on SR-2 (1) and SR-515 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Fannin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 60 / Cutcane Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Highway At Highway 60 | 1 |
| Appalachian Hwy / Hwy 5 | 1 |
| Aska Road Near Rocky Top Road | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near Highway 2 | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near School Drive | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr/ East Thomas Rd | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Drive Near Old Highway 2 | 1 |
Fannin County at a glance
| Population | 25,854 |
| Land area | 387.1 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,372 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -42% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +92% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Fannin County
How common are truck crashes in Fannin County?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (31 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fannin County?
Truck crashes in Fannin County peak in August, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fannin County?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Fannin County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Fannin County records 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fannin County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.