Pinehurst, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pinehurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pinehurst and Dooly County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dooly County numbers.
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 sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dooly County: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dooly County. They injured 150 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Pinehurst since 2015; patterns below come from Dooly County as a whole.
78% of truck crash reports in Dooly County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Pinehurst with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-41 (2), SR-0007 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dooly County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pinehurst fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.0% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| 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 |
Pinehurst at a glance
| Population | 305 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 300 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31070) | $54,743 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31070) | $113,147 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pinehurst
How many truck accidents are there in Pinehurst?
Dooly County has had 325 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pinehurst?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pinehurst: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pinehurst?
Truck crashes in Dooly County peak in June, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pinehurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dooly County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Pinehurst compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dooly County has 239.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pinehurst?
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.