Oconee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oconee 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
6 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with Georgia
Oconee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Oconee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oconee County: 6.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Oconee County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Oconee County is SR-53, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-15 (3), SR-24 (3) and SR-316 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Oconee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| Macon Hwy | 4 |
| Macon Hwy Near High Shoals Rd | 3 |
| Greensboro Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 24 | 2 |
| Ga 53 | 2 |
| Macon Hwy Near Watkinsville Byp | 2 |
| Mars Hill Road 20 Feet South Old Whitehead Road | 2 |
| N Main / Experiment Station Rd | 2 |
Oconee County at a glance
| Population | 44,751 |
| Land area | 184.3 sq mi |
| Density | 243 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $117,994 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +70% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oconee County
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Questions fleets ask about Oconee County
How common are truck crashes in Oconee County?
Oconee County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oconee County?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Oconee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oconee County?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oconee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Oconee County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oconee County compared with Georgia?
Oconee County records 47.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oconee County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.