Du Pont, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Du Pont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Du Pont and Clinch County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinch County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinch County compares with Georgia
Clinch County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinch County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Clinch County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clinch County: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Clinch County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Du Pont since 2015, this page uses Clinch County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
56% of truck crash reports in Clinch County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Du Pont happened on SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clinch County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Du Pont fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinch County.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clinch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinch County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 / Ga 89 | 2 |
| Ga 38 @Mm 18 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Mm 16 | 2 |
| Ga 89 At Ga 122 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| Antioch Church Rd Near Shiloh Rd | 1 |
| Ballance Farm Rd Near Nellie Smith Stricklance R | 1 |
| By-Pass | 1 |
Du Pont at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31630) | $27,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31630) | $97,171 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinch 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 | 8 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Du Pont
How many truck accidents are there in Du Pont?
Clinch County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Du Pont?
January has the most truck crashes in Clinch County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Du Pont?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clinch County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Du Pont compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinch County has 108.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Du Pont?
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.