Habersham County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Habersham 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
14 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Habersham County compares with Georgia
Habersham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Habersham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Habersham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Habersham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Habersham County at a glance: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.6%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Habersham County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Habersham County happened on SR-105 (1), SR-115 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-441 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Habersham County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Habersham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Habersham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Habersham County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 365 @Ga 384 | 3 |
| Ga 17 | 2 |
| Ga 365 | 2 |
| Ga 365 / Ga 197 | 2 |
| Ga 365 / Ga 384 | 2 |
| Ga 365 @Ga 197 | 2 |
| Ga 365 N Mm 45 | 2 |
| Ga 365 Near Ga 197 | 2 |
Habersham County at a glance
| Population | 49,665 |
| Land area | 276.9 sq mi |
| Density | 179 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Habersham 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +26% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +45% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Habersham County
ZIP codes in Habersham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Habersham County
How common are truck crashes in Habersham County?
Habersham County has had 207 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Habersham County?
January has the most truck crashes in Habersham County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Habersham County?
Since 2015, Habersham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Habersham County compare with Georgia?
Habersham County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Habersham 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.