Danielsville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danielsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danielsville and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Georgia
Madison County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Danielsville since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-98 leads within 10 miles of Danielsville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (2), CR-3 Dovetown Rd (1) and SR-106 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Danielsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-3 Dovetown Rd | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Sr 106 @Old Ila Rd | 2 |
| Sr 8 /8223 Us Hwy 29 | 2 |
| Sr 98 /Racetrack Rd | 2 |
| Ar 98 / Rogers Mill Rd | 1 |
| Bullock Mill Rd / Mccarty Dodd Rd | 1 |
| Cherokee Rd Near Collins-Brooks Rd | 1 |
Danielsville at a glance
| Population | 868 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 535 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30633) | $61,901 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30633) | $212,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +40% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danielsville
How many truck accidents are there in Danielsville?
Madison County has had 157 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Danielsville?
NHTSA data shows SR-98 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danielsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Danielsville?
March has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Danielsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Danielsville compared with Georgia?
Madison County records 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Danielsville?
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.