White County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White 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
7 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Georgia
White County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
White County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
White County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 57 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in White County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (2), SR-115 (2), SR-254 (1) and SR-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for White County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in White County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-115 | 2 |
| SR-254 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Asbury Rd / Arrow Lake Dr | 2 |
| E At Highland Forest | 2 |
| Hwy 115 E At Academy | 2 |
| Sr 115 / Henry Nix Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Pkwy And Ga-115 | 1 |
| Asbury Mill | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd / Haunted Hollow Ln | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd Near Sr 115 | 1 |
White County at a glance
| Population | 29,668 |
| Land area | 240.8 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,118 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +161% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in White County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about White County
How many truck crashes happen in White County?
White County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in White County?
Truck crashes in White County peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in White County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in White County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in White County?
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.