Hilltop, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hilltop: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hilltop and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Georgia
Pike County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pike County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pike County: 1 in 9 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 10.5%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 28 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hilltop since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
43% of truck crash reports in Pike County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hilltop since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-362 (2), US-19 (2), CR-CALDWELL Road (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Hilltop fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-362 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 74 | 2 |
| Highway 18 Near Sands Rd | 2 |
| Highway 362 W Near Coggins St | 2 |
| Adams Rd At Old Meansville Rd | 1 |
| Barnesville Street Near Beckham Street | 1 |
| Cook Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Birchwood Dr | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Highway 41 | 1 |
Hilltop at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30206) | $88,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30206) | $277,874 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +52% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hilltop
How many truck crashes happen in Hilltop?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (28 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hilltop?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hilltop?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (8.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hilltop compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hilltop?
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.