Tallulah Falls, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tallulah Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tallulah Falls 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.
Rabun County at a glance: 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 7 truck crashes reported in Tallulah Falls 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%).
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 Tallulah Falls since 2015: SR-15 (1), US-441 (1) and US-76 (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 Tallulah Falls fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rabun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| US-76 | 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 |
Tallulah Falls at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tallulah Falls
How many truck accidents are there in Tallulah Falls?
Rabun County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tallulah Falls?
The worst month is August: 13.9% of truck crashes in Rabun County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tallulah Falls?
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 Tallulah Falls compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 55.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rabun County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tallulah Falls?
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.