ZIP 39827 (Cairo, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grady 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grady County compares with Georgia
Grady County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grady County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grady County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Grady County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Grady County at a glance: March worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grady County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39827 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-312 Jowers Rd (1), CR-MADDOX Road (1), SR-111 (1), SR-112 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 39827 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grady County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Grady County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-312 Jowers Rd | 1 |
| CR-MADDOX Road | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grady County) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 3 |
| Ga 111 | 2 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Hwy 112 N At Belcher Cir. | 2 |
| Hwy 84 400 Ft West Gs Hwy 112 | 2 |
| 11Th Ave Nw Near Sutton Mill Rd | 1 |
| 15Th Ave Se Lat N 30 51 31.09 Lon W 84 12 32.47 | 1 |
| 20Th St Ne 20 Feet Birtg Ubdystruak Dr Se | 1 |
ZIP 39827 at a glance
| Population | 4,730 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,172 |
| Median home value | $160,581 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grady 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | -4% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +35% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39827?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Grady County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39827?
Truck crashes in Grady County peak in March, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39827?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grady County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39827 compare with Georgia?
Grady County records 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39827?
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.