Putney, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Putney: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Putney and Dougherty County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dougherty County numbers.
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 |
Dougherty County has lower values than Georgia for 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).
The headline for Putney: SR-3 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Putney.
Overview
Dougherty County has recorded 480 truck crashes since 2015, with 265 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Putney had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dougherty County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Putney is SR-3, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-SPRING Flats Road (1), Liberty Expressway (1) and SR-023400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Putney fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| CR-SPRING Flats Road | 1 |
| Liberty Expressway | 1 |
| SR-023400 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 |
Putney at a glance
| Land area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31705) | $42,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31705) | $105,785 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Putney
How common are truck crashes in Putney?
480 truck crashes have been reported in Dougherty County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 265 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Putney?
SR-3 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Putney since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Putney?
The worst month is May: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dougherty County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Putney?
Since 2015, Dougherty County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Putney compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dougherty County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Putney?
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.