Dooly County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dooly 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
0 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dooly County compares with Georgia
Dooly County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dooly County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dooly County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 239.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 6.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Dooly County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dooly County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Dooly County has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-257 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-MT. Pleasant Church Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dooly County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dooly County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dooly County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dooly County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-257 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-MT. Pleasant Church Road | 1 |
| SR-0007 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dooly County) |
|---|---|
| Interstate 75 Northbound Near Georgia Highway 215 | 7 |
| Interstate 75 Southbound Near Georgia Highway 7 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 Southbound Near Georgia Highway 215 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 Northbound Near Georgia Highway 27 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 109 | 4 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 117 | 4 |
| Interstate 75 Northbound Near Highway 27 | 4 |
Dooly County at a glance
| Population | 11,186 |
| Land area | 392.6 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dooly 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 | 23 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | +13% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dooly County
ZIP codes in Dooly County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dooly County
How common are truck crashes in Dooly County?
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dooly County (150 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dooly County?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dooly County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dooly County?
Truck crashes in Dooly County peak in June, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dooly County?
Since 2015, Dooly County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dooly County compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 239.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dooly County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dooly County?
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.