West Brow, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Brow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Brow and Dade County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dade County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 360 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dade County compares with Georgia
Dade County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dade County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Dade County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dade County at a glance: 2.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 360 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dade County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Brow since 2015, this page uses Dade County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
74% of truck crash reports in Dade County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of West Brow with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (3), SR-58 (2) and CR-070400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for West Brow fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 11 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| 24W Mm1 | 6 |
| I 24 East At Mm 1 | 5 |
| E Mm1 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| I-59 N At Milepost 11.00 | 4 |
| W Mm168 | 4 |
| I-24 Westbound At Mm 4 | 3 |
West Brow at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30757) | $60,947 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30757) | $184,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dade 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 32 | +24% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Brow
How many truck crashes happen in West Brow?
Dade County has had 360 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Brow?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Brow: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Brow?
August has the most truck crashes in Dade County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Brow?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Dade County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does West Brow compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dade County has 187.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Brow?
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.