Demorest, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Demorest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Demorest and Habersham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Habersham County numbers.
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 |
Habersham County sits below Georgia 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.
The headline for Habersham County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Demorest had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Habersham County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Habersham County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Demorest since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-105 (1), SR-115 (1), SR-17 (1), SR-365 (1) and US-441 (1).
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 Demorest fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 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 |
Demorest at a glance
| Population | 2,189 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 976 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30535) | $58,510 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30535) | $230,476 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Demorest
How many truck accidents are there in Demorest?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Habersham County (114 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Demorest?
January has the most truck crashes in Habersham County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Demorest?
Since 2015, Habersham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Demorest compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Habersham County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Demorest?
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.