ZIP 39815 (Attapulgus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39815: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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
7 of 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Georgia
Decatur County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Decatur 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 Decatur County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 252 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39815 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-111 (1), SR-97 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39815 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| Dothan Rd | 4 |
| Sr 1 At Edwards Rd | 3 |
| Sr 1 / Edwards Rd | 3 |
| Spring Creek | 3 |
| Shotwell St | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| Faceville Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 1 Mm 13 /Edwards Rd | 2 |
ZIP 39815 at a glance
| Population | 1,637 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,800 |
| Median home value | $61,324 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 18 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +33% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +4% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39815
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39815?
Decatur County has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39815?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39815 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39815?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39815?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39815 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 73.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39815?
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.