ZIP 39813 (Arlington, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39813: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Georgia
Calhoun County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Calhoun County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Calhoun County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.7%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 175 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (20.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39813 happened on SR-216 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39813 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-216 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 37 Mm9 X2[Cr60] | 2 |
| Albany Hwy At Old Newton Rd | 1 |
| Dollar Road Near Ga 62 | 1 |
| Elam Church Rd 1/4 Mile E Rice Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 / Mercer Ave | 1 |
| Ga 45 / Potato Patch Rd | 1 |
| Ga 45 Mm 18 | 1 |
| Ga 62 Albany Rd @Old Newton Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39813 at a glance
| Population | 1,758 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,634 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 4 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -50% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +35% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -38% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39813
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39813?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39813?
The worst month is August: 16.0% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39813?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39813 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39813?
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.