Pickens County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pickens 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
10 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with Georgia
Pickens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Pickens County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pickens County: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickens County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-108 (2), SR-515 (2) and CR-029600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Pickens County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 9 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-515 | 2 |
| CR-029600 | 1 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 53 | 3 |
| Ga 5 / Ga 108 | 2 |
| Ga 5 North At Worley Crossroads | 2 |
| Ga108 @Refuge Rd | 2 |
| Highway 53 W Near Bryant Rd | 2 |
| North Main St / Hood Road | 2 |
| Salem Church Road Near Ga 5 South | 2 |
| Sr 108 Near Bethany Rd | 2 |
Pickens County at a glance
| Population | 36,580 |
| Land area | 232.1 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,873 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | -28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +47% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pickens County
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Questions fleets ask about Pickens County
How many truck accidents are there in Pickens County?
Pickens County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pickens County?
SR-5 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pickens County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pickens County?
March has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pickens County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Pickens County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickens County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pickens County?
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.