Arnoldsville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arnoldsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arnoldsville and Oglethorpe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oglethorpe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oglethorpe County compares with Georgia
Oglethorpe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oglethorpe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Oglethorpe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oglethorpe County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oglethorpe County. They injured 38 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Arnoldsville since 2015; patterns below come from Oglethorpe County as a whole.
72% of truck crash reports in Oglethorpe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-78 leads within 10 miles of Arnoldsville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Arnoldsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 3 |
| CR-1640 Fairground Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oglethorpe County) |
|---|---|
| Comer Rd 2 Miles So Collier Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 10 Near Mile Marker 12 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Sandy Cross Rd. At Sr 77 | 2 |
| Sr 10 Near Oneal Rd | 2 |
| Sr 22 Near Mile Marker 25 | 2 |
| Sr 78 At Young Rd. | 2 |
| Arnoldsville Rd | 1 |
Arnoldsville at a glance
| Population | 469 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 274 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30683) | $88,198 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30683) | $273,409 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oglethorpe 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arnoldsville
How common are truck crashes in Arnoldsville?
Oglethorpe County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Arnoldsville?
Since 2015, US-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arnoldsville: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arnoldsville?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Oglethorpe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Arnoldsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Arnoldsville compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oglethorpe County has 44.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arnoldsville?
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.