Reed Creek, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reed Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reed Creek 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. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Hart County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Hart County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Reed Creek since 2015, this page uses Hart County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Reed Creek with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (4), SR-187 (1) and SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Reed Creek fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hart County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 |
Reed Creek at a glance
| Land area | 23.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30643) | $61,596 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30643) | $238,567 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Reed Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Reed Creek?
Hart County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Reed Creek?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reed Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reed Creek?
Truck crashes in Hart County peak in June, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reed Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does Reed Creek compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 Reed Creek?
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.