Lumpkin County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lumpkin 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
9 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lumpkin County compares with Georgia
Lumpkin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lumpkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lumpkin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lumpkin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lumpkin County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lumpkin County. They injured 41 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lumpkin County since 2015: SR-0115 (1), SR-11 (1), SR-52 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Lumpkin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lumpkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lumpkin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0115 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lumpkin County) |
|---|---|
| Burnt Stand Rd Near Sr 400 | 2 |
| Ga 9 And Clay Creek Falls Rd | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Sr 60 At Red Oak Flats Rd | 2 |
| Auraria Rd / Ben Higgins Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Rd At Camp Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Road / Ben Higgens Road | 1 |
| Auraria Road At Castleberry Bridge Road | 1 |
Lumpkin County at a glance
| Population | 36,016 |
| Land area | 282.9 sq mi |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,035 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lumpkin 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -30% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +79% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lumpkin County
ZIP codes in Lumpkin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lumpkin County
How many truck crashes happen in Lumpkin County?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lumpkin County (41 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lumpkin County?
The worst month is April: 12.6% of truck crashes in Lumpkin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lumpkin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lumpkin County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does Lumpkin County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lumpkin County has 30.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lumpkin County?
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.