Attapulgus, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Attapulgus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Attapulgus and Decatur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Decatur County numbers.
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.
The headline for Decatur County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Attapulgus since 2015, this page uses Decatur County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
50% of truck crash reports in Decatur County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of Attapulgus with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-111 (1), SR-38 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Attapulgus fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 |
Attapulgus at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 560 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39815) | $45,800 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39815) | $61,324 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Attapulgus
How many truck crashes happen in Attapulgus?
Decatur County has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Attapulgus?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Attapulgus: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Attapulgus?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Attapulgus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Decatur County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Attapulgus compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Attapulgus?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.