Dodge County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dodge 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
3 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Georgia
Dodge County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Dodge County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dodge County: 14.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dodge County. They injured 86 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Dodge County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-87 (2), US-23 (2), Carolina St (1), SR-126 (1) and SR-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dodge County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 30 Mm2 | 2 |
| Sr 165 @Milan-Eastman Road | 2 |
| 0Ak | 1 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| A.Freamon Graham Near | 1 |
| Anson Ave At Norman | 1 |
| Antioch Church Road @Box Number 1384 | 1 |
| Bill Hamrick Road Near Ben Giddens Road | 1 |
Dodge County at a glance
| Population | 19,630 |
| Land area | 496.0 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,839 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -17% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -4% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dodge County
ZIP codes in Dodge County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dodge County
How common are truck crashes in Dodge County?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 86 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dodge County?
October has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dodge County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Dodge County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Dodge County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dodge 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.