Bainbridge, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bainbridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bainbridge 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Decatur County at a glance: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
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.
With 78 truck crashes reported in Bainbridge 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bainbridge is SR-38, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (2), 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 Bainbridge fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-38; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-38 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| Us-Hwy 84 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr38 | 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 |
Bainbridge at a glance
| Population | 14,586 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 712 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bainbridge
How many truck crashes happen in Bainbridge?
Decatur County has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bainbridge?
SR-38 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bainbridge?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Decatur County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bainbridge?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bainbridge compare with Georgia?
Decatur County records 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bainbridge?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.