Chauncey, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chauncey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chauncey and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
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 has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in Dodge County: 14.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Chauncey had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dodge County numbers.
55% of truck crash reports in Dodge County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chauncey since 2015: SR-27 (2), SR-87 (2), CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd (1), SR-165 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Chauncey 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 |
Chauncey at a glance
| Population | 286 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31011) | $46,875 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chauncey
How common are truck crashes in Chauncey?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (86 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chauncey?
October has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chauncey?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chauncey compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chauncey?
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.