ZIP 39828 (Cairo, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39828: 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. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Grady County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Grady County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39828 happened on SR-111 (1), SR-38 (1) and US-319 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39828 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grady County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Grady County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-319 | 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 39828 at a glance
| Population | 15,423 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,901 |
| Median home value | $146,833 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 39828
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39828?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grady County (90 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39828?
Truck crashes in Grady County peak in March, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 39828?
Since 2015, Grady County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39828 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grady County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39828?
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.