Mineral Bluff, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mineral Bluff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mineral Bluff 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 |
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.
Fannin County at a glance: 4.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fannin County. They injured 31 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mineral Bluff since 2015; patterns below come from Fannin County as a whole.
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
The worst month is August with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of Mineral Bluff with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-2 (1), SR-5 (1) and SR-515 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Mineral Bluff fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fannin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| 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 |
Mineral Bluff at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30559) | $57,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30559) | $329,676 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mineral Bluff
How common are truck crashes in Mineral Bluff?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 31 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mineral Bluff?
US-64 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mineral Bluff since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mineral Bluff?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mineral Bluff?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Mineral Bluff 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 Mineral Bluff?
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.