North High Shoals, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North High Shoals: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North High Shoals 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 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North High Shoals since 2015; patterns below come from Oconee County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-53 leads within 10 miles of North High Shoals with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-24 (3), SR-316 (3) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for North High Shoals 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-24 | 3 |
| SR-316 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-HIGH Shoals Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
| US-78 | 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 |
North High Shoals at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North High Shoals
How many truck crashes happen in North High Shoals?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconee County (125 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North High Shoals?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North High Shoals since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North High Shoals?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North High Shoals?
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 North High Shoals compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Oconee County has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North High Shoals?
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.