Stephens County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephens County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Georgia
Stephens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Stephens County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Stephens County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Stephens County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (0.9%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Stephens County since 2015: SR-17 (1) and SR-365 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Stephens County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 17 Alternate At Ga 365 | 3 |
| Davis Road Near Singleton Road | 2 |
| Ga 17 | 2 |
| Ga 365 Near Maplewood Drive | 2 |
| Ga 365 S Of Cawthon Rd | 2 |
| Sr 365 Near Trestle Ridge | 2 |
| 365N Jeanette Jamieson @Ga 184 | 1 |
| Alternate Near Pressley | 1 |
Stephens County at a glance
| Population | 27,498 |
| Land area | 178.9 sq mi |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,491 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -34% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stephens County
ZIP codes in Stephens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stephens County
How many truck crashes happen in Stephens County?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stephens County (72 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County?
Truck crashes in Stephens County peak in July, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stephens County?
Since 2015, Stephens County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Stephens County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Stephens County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stephens County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.