Aldora, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aldora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aldora and Lamar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lamar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Georgia
Lamar County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lamar County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamar County at a glance: 0.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamar County. They injured 124 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Aldora since 2015, this page uses Lamar County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Lamar County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aldora since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-042800 (1), CR-CALDWELL Road (1), SR-36 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Aldora fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 36 Near Barnesville Road | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 199 | 3 |
| Ga 7 / Thomaston St | 2 |
| Ga36 / Barnesville Rd | 2 |
| Ga7North / Ga 36 Byp | 2 |
| Georgia 7 North Near Indian Trail | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 18 Us 41 At Fredonia Church Road | 2 |
| I-75 North At Mm 198 | 2 |
Aldora at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 747 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30204) | $62,805 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30204) | $185,845 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aldora
How many truck accidents are there in Aldora?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamar County (124 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aldora?
Truck crashes in Lamar County peak in November, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aldora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Lamar County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Aldora compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamar County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aldora?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.