Climax, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Climax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Climax 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 |
Decatur County has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in Decatur County: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 252 crashes involving commercial trucks in Decatur County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Climax 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.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-312 Jowers Rd (1), SR-262 (1) and SR-309 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Climax 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-1; 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-1 | 2 |
| CR-312 Jowers Rd | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 |
Climax at a glance
| Population | 269 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 335 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39834) | $47,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39834) | $136,157 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Climax
How common are truck crashes in Climax?
Since 2015, 252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Decatur County (149 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Climax?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Climax since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Climax?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Decatur County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Climax?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Climax compared 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 Climax?
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.