Donalsonville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Donalsonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Donalsonville and Seminole County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seminole County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Georgia
Seminole County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Seminole County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Seminole County: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Seminole County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
Donalsonville had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Seminole County numbers.
56% of truck crash reports in Seminole County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.8% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Donalsonville is US-84, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (2), SR-45 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Donalsonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| Us-Sr38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Spooner Rd | 2 |
| Ga 91 /Burl Lane Rd | 2 |
| 3Rd St @Tennille Ave | 1 |
| E 2Nd St 272 Ft E N Henderson Ave | 1 |
| Ga 38 / Stem Ave | 1 |
| Ga 38 @Braswell Godby Road | 1 |
| Ga 38 At Freindship Avenue | 1 |
| Ga 38 At Mm6 | 1 |
Donalsonville at a glance
| Population | 2,864 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 681 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 39859) | $145,346 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Donalsonville
How common are truck crashes in Donalsonville?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 78 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Donalsonville?
US-84 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Donalsonville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Donalsonville?
Truck crashes in Seminole County peak in January, with 19.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Donalsonville?
Since 2015, Seminole County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Donalsonville compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seminole County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Donalsonville?
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.