Oconee, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oconee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oconee and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Georgia
Washington County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Washington County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 141 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 149 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Oconee had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
53% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oconee since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (2), SR-24 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Oconee fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 15 | 4 |
| Deepstep Road / Yank Brown Rd | 2 |
| Ga 15 And Walker Lane | 2 |
| Ga Highway 272 At Tennille Oconee Rd | 2 |
| Ridge Rd At 24 | 2 |
| Sr 24 / Deepster Rd | 2 |
| Sr 24 @West Church St | 2 |
| Sr 24 West 264 Feet East Skyview Rd | 2 |
Oconee at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31067) | $58,942 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +72% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oconee
How common are truck crashes in Oconee?
149 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 129 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oconee?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oconee?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oconee compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oconee?
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.