Blue Ridge, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blue Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blue Ridge and Fannin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fannin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Fannin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fannin County at a glance: 4.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fannin County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Blue Ridge since 2015, this page uses Fannin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
65% of truck crash reports in Fannin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (14.8%).
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blue Ridge since 2015: SR-2 (1), SR-5 (1) and SR-515 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Blue Ridge 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
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Blue Ridge at a glance
| Population | 1,246 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 466 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30513) | $56,331 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30513) | $353,782 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blue Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Blue Ridge?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (31 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blue Ridge?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blue Ridge?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Blue Ridge compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fannin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blue Ridge?
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.