Kite, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kite: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kite and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Georgia
Johnson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Johnson County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Johnson County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 45 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kite since 2015; patterns below come from Johnson County as a whole.
73% of truck crash reports in Johnson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kite happened on SR-171 (1), SR-4 (1), US-221 (1) and US-80 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Kite fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| Marcus | 2 |
| Sr 15 50 Ft S Of Idylwild Road | 2 |
| Elm Street / Court Street | 1 |
| Ga 15 / Donovan Rd | 1 |
| Ga 15 /Toby Veal Rd | 1 |
| Ga 15 N 32 45.6303 W 82 44.4213 | 1 |
| Ga 78 / Greenway Cemetery Road | 1 |
| Ga 78 Mm 20 Lat 32 44.3102 Lon W 82 40.3181 | 1 |
Kite at a glance
| Population | 159 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31049) | $76,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31049) | $90,375 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +69% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -21% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kite
How many truck accidents are there in Kite?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 26 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kite?
October has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kite?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Kite compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kite?
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.