Dawson, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dawson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dawson and Terrell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Terrell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Georgia
Terrell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Terrell County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Terrell County at a glance: 1.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Terrell County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Dawson since 2015, this page uses Terrell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Terrell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 28.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dawson happened on Callis Rd (1), SR-50 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Dawson fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Callis Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Kennedy Pond Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 @Ga 45 | 2 |
| Mm 4 Near John Fox | 2 |
| Bear Bend Rd Near Ga 45 | 1 |
| Callis | 1 |
| Callis Rd / Willow Bend Dr | 1 |
| Callis Road 32 Ft North Sellers Road | 1 |
| Crawford St /Lee St | 1 |
Dawson at a glance
| Population | 4,180 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39842) | $43,871 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39842) | $122,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dawson
How many truck crashes happen in Dawson?
Since 2015, 89 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Terrell County (52 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dawson?
October has the most truck crashes in Terrell County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dawson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Terrell County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dawson compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terrell County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dawson?
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.