Forsyth County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forsyth 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Forsyth County compares with Georgia
Forsyth County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forsyth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forsyth County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Forsyth County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Forsyth County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (65 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 753 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forsyth County since 2015: 298 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-9 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-20 (3), SR-369 (3) and US-19 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 8.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Forsyth County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Forsyth County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 0.6% 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 Forsyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Forsyth County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-3311 Crestfield Ln | 1 |
| CR-455 / Bethelview Rd | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Highway | 1 |
| CR-NORTH Old Atlanta Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forsyth County) |
|---|---|
| Matt Hwy At Hubert Martin Rd | 5 |
| Mcfarland Pkwy At Union Hill Rd | 5 |
| Canton Hwy At Bethelview Rd | 4 |
| Dahlonega Hwy | 4 |
| SR-400 | 4 |
| Old Federal Rd Old Federal Rd | 3 |
| Matt Hwy Near Whitmire Rd | 3 |
| Matt Hwy At Dr Bramblett Rd | 3 |
Forsyth County at a glance
| Population | 280,096 |
| Land area | 224.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,247 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $143,369 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forsyth 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 | 48 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 62 | +30% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | -25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 72 | +55% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 72 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Forsyth County
ZIP codes in Forsyth County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Forsyth County
How common are truck crashes in Forsyth County?
Since 2015, 753 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forsyth County (298 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Forsyth County?
SR-9 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Forsyth County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Forsyth County?
The worst month is May: 11.8% of truck crashes in Forsyth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forsyth County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (8.6% of truck crashes).
How does Forsyth County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 21.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forsyth 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.