Talking Rock, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Talking Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Talking Rock and Pickens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickens County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Pickens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pickens County: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 116 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Talking Rock since 2015, this page uses Pickens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
45% of truck crash reports in Pickens County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
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 (7). Next come SR-515 (2), CR-029600 (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Talking Rock fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 7 |
| SR-515 | 2 |
| CR-029600 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 |
Talking Rock at a glance
| Population | 111 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30175) | $69,737 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30175) | $324,379 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Talking Rock
How common are truck crashes in Talking Rock?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 116 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Talking Rock?
SR-5 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Talking Rock since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Talking Rock?
March has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Talking Rock?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Talking Rock compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickens County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Talking Rock?
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.