Panthersville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Panthersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Panthersville and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Georgia
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Panthersville: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Panthersville: 7.2 in 2016–19, 12.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 3,492 people were injured and 116 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Panthersville since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Panthersville is I-285, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (16), I-75 (8) and I-85 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 143 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Panthersville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 24 |
| I-20 | 16 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| 4644 South Park Blvd | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 266 |
| I-20 | 37 |
| I 285 Or At I 285 Ir | 36 |
| I 285 N At I 20 | 29 |
| I 285 Ir At I 285 Or | 23 |
| I-285 Or | 23 |
| I-20 West | 22 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 22 |
Panthersville at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 366 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 413 | +13% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 449 | +9% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 710 | +58% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 366 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 710. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Panthersville
How many truck crashes happen in Panthersville?
Since 2015, 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (3,492 injured, 116 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Panthersville?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Panthersville: 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in Panthersville?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Panthersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 143 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Panthersville compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 82.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Panthersville?
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.