Newton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton and Baker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Baker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Georgia
Baker County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Baker County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Baker County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baker County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Newton since 2015; patterns below come from Baker County as a whole.
57% of truck crash reports in Baker County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% 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
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of Newton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-112 (1), SR-300 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Newton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baker County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| Milford Rd Near Tucker Ln | 2 |
| Sr 91 Mm 3 | 2 |
| Sr 91 Near Springfield Church Road | 2 |
| Ga 200 Mmi Lat N 31 17 42.00 Lon W 83437 1.57 | 1 |
| Ga 216 At Ivey Mills Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 .1 Miles W Of Clear Lake Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 At Ga 91 | 1 |
| Ga 91 Nb 1000 Feet North Cross Road | 1 |
Newton at a glance
| Population | 560 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39870) | $50,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39870) | $102,086 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -47% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton
How common are truck crashes in Newton?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Baker County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newton?
SR-37 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newton?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Baker County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Baker County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Newton compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baker County has 93.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Newton?
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.