Eastman, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eastman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eastman 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Dodge County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dodge County at a glance: 14.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dodge County. They injured 86 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Only 31 truck crashes were reported in Eastman since 2015; patterns below come from Dodge County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eastman is SR-87, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd (1), SR-27 (1) and US-23 (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 Eastman fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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-87 | 2 |
| CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 |
Eastman at a glance
| Population | 5,513 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 836 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31023) | $52,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31023) | $142,415 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eastman
How many truck accidents are there in Eastman?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (86 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eastman?
NHTSA data shows SR-87 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eastman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eastman?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eastman?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eastman compare with Georgia?
Dodge County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eastman?
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.