Dougherty County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dougherty 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
9 of 480 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dougherty County compares with Georgia
Dougherty County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dougherty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dougherty County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Dougherty County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dougherty County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 11.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Dougherty County has recorded 480 truck crashes since 2015, with 265 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Dougherty County happened on SR-234 (2), SR-3 (2), US-82 (2), CR-SPRING Flats Road (1) and Cs-121001 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dougherty County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Dougherty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dougherty County) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| CR-SPRING Flats Road | 1 |
| Cs-121001 | 1 |
| Liberty Expressway | 1 |
| SR-0062 | 1 |
| SR-023400 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dougherty County) |
|---|---|
| Clark Ave | 5 |
| 600-Blk Liberty Expy | 4 |
| Moultrie | 4 |
| Moultrie Rd | 4 |
| W Oakridge Dr | 4 |
| Liberty Expy | 3 |
| E Oglethorpe Blvd | 3 |
| Clark | 3 |
Dougherty County at a glance
| Population | 82,418 |
| Land area | 328.6 sq mi |
| Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,008 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dougherty 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 | 54 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | -21% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | -21% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +39% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dougherty County
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Questions fleets ask about Dougherty County
How many truck accidents are there in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County has had 480 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 265 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dougherty County?
The worst month is May: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dougherty County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dougherty County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dougherty County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dougherty County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Dougherty County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dougherty 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.