Bowersville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowersville and Hart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hart County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hart County compares with Georgia
Hart County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hart County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Hart County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Hart County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Hart County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Bowersville had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hart County numbers.
68% of truck crash reports in Hart County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bowersville is I-85, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-3 Dovetown Rd (1), CR-35 Grady School Rd (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Bowersville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| CR-3 Dovetown Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hart County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 179 | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 179 | 3 |
| I 85 N Near Ga Hwy 77 | 3 |
| Ga Hwy 8 | 3 |
| Ga 8 Near Seed Cleaner Road | 2 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 77 Overpass | 2 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 178 | 2 |
Bowersville at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30520) | $56,532 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30520) | $117,791 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hart 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowersville
How common are truck crashes in Bowersville?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (76 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bowersville?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowersville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bowersville?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bowersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bowersville compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hart County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bowersville?
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.