Decatur County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Decatur 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 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Georgia
Decatur County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Decatur County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Decatur County at a glance: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 252 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-38 leads in Decatur County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (3), SR-97 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Decatur County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-38; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 84 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| Dothan Rd | 4 |
| Sr 1 At Edwards Rd | 3 |
| Sr 1 / Edwards Rd | 3 |
| Spring Creek | 3 |
| Shotwell St | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| Faceville Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 1 Mm 13 /Edwards Rd | 2 |
Decatur County at a glance
| Population | 29,391 |
| Land area | 597.2 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 18 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +33% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +4% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Decatur County
ZIP codes in Decatur County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Decatur County
How many truck accidents are there in Decatur County?
Decatur County has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Decatur County?
Since 2015, SR-38 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Decatur County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Decatur County?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Decatur County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 73.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Decatur 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.