Dawson County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dawson 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
13 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Georgia
Dawson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Dawson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Dawson County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 68 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.7% 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 Dawson County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-53 (2) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dawson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dawson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 6 |
| Ga 400 / Ga 136 | 3 |
| Ga 400 At Night Fire Drive | 2 |
| Ga 400 Near Ga 53 | 2 |
| Ga 400 North Near Prestige Lane | 2 |
| Ga 53 / Amicacola Forest Dr | 2 |
| Parking Lot Of Gold Creek Food At 686 Sr 9 | 2 |
| Sr 136 Near Eagle Nest Dr | 2 |
Dawson County at a glance
| Population | 33,748 |
| Land area | 210.8 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $95,204 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +36% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dawson County
ZIP codes in Dawson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dawson County
How many truck accidents are there in Dawson County?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 68 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dawson County?
October has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dawson County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dawson County compare with Georgia?
Dawson County records 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dawson County?
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.