Clayton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton and Rabun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rabun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rabun County compares with Georgia
Rabun County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rabun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Rabun County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Rabun County: 1.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rabun County. They injured 48 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Clayton had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rabun County numbers.
50% of truck crash reports in Rabun County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clayton since 2015: SR-15 (2), SR-2 (1) and US-441 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Clayton fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rabun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rabun County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| Ga 15 0.1 Miles South Ga 246 | 3 |
| Ga 15 At Tiger Connector | 2 |
| Ga 15 Nb / Jane Hjurt Yarn Dr | 2 |
| Ga 2 | 2 |
| Bald Mountain Rd Near Fish Hawk | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd / Claude Ln | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd 150 Ft South Coalley Ln | 1 |
Clayton at a glance
| Population | 2,090 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 615 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30562) | $48,529 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30562) | $135,068 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rabun 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +38% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton
How many truck accidents are there in Clayton?
Rabun County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clayton?
August has the most truck crashes in Rabun County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clayton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rabun County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clayton compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rabun County has 55.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clayton?
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.