Gainesville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gainesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gainesville and Hall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hall County numbers.
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 runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Gainesville: SR-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gainesville: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 538 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 338 truck crashes were reported in Gainesville since 2015; patterns below come from Hall County as a whole.
49% of truck crash reports in Hall County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-60 leads within 10 miles of Gainesville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-985 (3), SR-332 (3) and SR-369 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Gainesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 4 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-1208 Teakwood Dr | 1 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Gainesville at a glance
| Population | 47,712 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,411 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30501) | $64,175 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30501) | $293,891 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 123. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gainesville
How common are truck crashes in Gainesville?
Hall County has had 1,250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 538 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gainesville?
SR-60 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gainesville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gainesville?
Truck crashes in Hall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gainesville?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Gainesville compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gainesville?
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.