ZIP 39817 (Bainbridge, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39817: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Decatur County at a glance: 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
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-38 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39817 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1 (2), SR-97 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39817 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-38; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-38 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| Us-Hwy 84 | 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 39817 at a glance
| Population | 11,158 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,065 |
| Median home value | $159,684 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 39817
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39817?
Decatur County has had 252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 39817?
NHTSA data shows SR-38 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39817 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39817?
Truck crashes in Decatur County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39817?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39817 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39817?
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.