Hall County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hall 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Georgia
Hall County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hall County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hall County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hall County since 2015: 538 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Hall County happened on I-985 (4), SR-60 (4), SR-332 (3), SR-369 (2) and SR-52 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
They recorded 4.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hall County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hall County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hall County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hall County) |
|---|---|
| I-985 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-1208 Teakwood Dr | 1 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCEVER Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| Mundy Mill Rd Hwy 53 | 4 |
| Sr 60 Candler Rd Near Fullenwider Rd | 3 |
| Sr 53 Winder Hwy At Sr 211 (Old Winder Hwy) | 3 |
| Old Cornelia Hwy Near Pierce Rd | 3 |
| Mcever Rd | 3 |
| John W Morrow Jr Pkwy Near Jesse Jewell Pkwy | 3 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| Green St | 3 |
Hall County at a glance
| Population | 221,745 |
| Land area | 392.5 sq mi |
| Density | 565 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,912 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 67 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 74 | -14% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 123 | +65% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 123. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hall County
ZIP codes in Hall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hall County
How many truck crashes happen in Hall County?
Since 2015, 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hall County (538 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hall County?
September has the most truck crashes in Hall County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hall County?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hall County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hall County has 47.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hall County?
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.