Heard County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heard 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
3 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Heard County compares with Georgia
Heard County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Heard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Heard County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Heard County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Heard County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Heard County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Heard County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-100 (2), SR-1 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Heard County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Heard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Heard County) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Heard County) |
|---|---|
| Ga34 | 2 |
| Sr Highway 34 At U.S. Highway 27 | 2 |
| State Route 1 At Glenloch Road | 2 |
| West Ferry Road Near Dairy Road | 2 |
| Centralhatchee Pkwy Near Notnomis Rd | 1 |
| Dr Disher Rd 0.5 Miles No Cummings Road | 1 |
| Fraklin Parkway | 1 |
| Franklin Parkway Near Ga 34 | 1 |
Heard County at a glance
| Population | 12,119 |
| Land area | 296.0 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,938 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Heard 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +8% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Heard County
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Questions fleets ask about Heard County
How many truck crashes happen in Heard County?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Heard County (33 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heard County?
Truck crashes in Heard County peak in May, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Heard County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Heard County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Heard County compare with Georgia?
Heard County records 39.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Heard County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.