Bogart, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bogart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bogart and Oconee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oconee County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Oconee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oconee County: 6.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oconee County. They injured 125 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Bogart since 2015, this page uses Oconee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
55% of truck crash reports in Oconee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Bogart is SR-53, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-316 (3), US-29 (3) and SR-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Bogart fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-316 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-415 / Atlanta Hwy | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-UNIVERSITY Parkway | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 |
Bogart at a glance
| Population | 1,343 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30622) | $133,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30622) | $394,088 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bogart
How common are truck crashes in Bogart?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (125 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bogart?
SR-53 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bogart since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bogart?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bogart?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Bogart compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oconee County has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bogart?
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.