Tiger, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tiger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tiger 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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Rabun County at a glance: 1.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rabun County since 2015: 48 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tiger 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
August has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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). It is followed by CR-BURTON Dam Road (1), SR-2 (1) and US-441 (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 Tiger fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rabun County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| CR-BURTON Dam Road | 1 |
| 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 |
Tiger at a glance
| Population | 430 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 519 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30576) | $81,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30576) | $322,980 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Tiger
How many truck crashes happen in Tiger?
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 Tiger?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tiger: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tiger?
Truck crashes in Rabun County peak in August, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tiger?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Rabun County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Tiger compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 Tiger?
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.