Dexter, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dexter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dexter and Laurens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Laurens County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with Georgia
Laurens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Laurens County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Laurens County: 1 in 119 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laurens County. They injured 394 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Dexter since 2015, this page uses Laurens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
62% of truck crash reports in Laurens County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Carolina St (1), SR-117 (1) and SR-126 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dexter fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 3 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 9 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 338 | 5 |
| I-16 Wb / Ga 199 | 4 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Thairdell Road | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 19 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Georgia 26 | 3 |
Dexter at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31019) | $47,944 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31019) | $114,420 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 39 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 39 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 47 | +19% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 54 | +16% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dexter
How many truck crashes happen in Dexter?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurens County (394 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dexter?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dexter since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dexter?
March has the most truck crashes in Laurens County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dexter?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dexter compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Laurens County has 107.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dexter?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.