Sky Valley, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sky Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sky Valley 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Rabun County: 1.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Rabun County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Sky Valley since 2015, this page uses Rabun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-2 (1), US-441 (1) and US-64 (1).
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 Sky Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Sky Valley at a glance
| Population | 491 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30537) | $50,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30537) | $334,524 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sky Valley
How common are truck crashes in Sky Valley?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Rabun County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sky Valley?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sky Valley: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sky Valley?
August has the most truck crashes in Rabun County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sky Valley?
Since 2015, Rabun County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sky Valley compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 55.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rabun County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sky Valley?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.