ZIP 39819 (Bainbridge, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39819: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Decatur County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39819 is SR-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-38 (1), SR-97 (1) and Us-Sr1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39819 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 39819 at a glance
| Population | 12,140 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,426 |
| Median home value | $179,809 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 39819
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39819?
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 39819?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39819 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39819?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39819?
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 39819 compare with Georgia?
Decatur County records 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39819?
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.