ZIP 39834 (Climax, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39834: 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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.
Decatur County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 39834 is SR-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-312 Jowers Rd (1), SR-262 (1) and SR-309 (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 39834 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| CR-312 Jowers Rd | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| 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 39834 at a glance
| Population | 2,251 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,708 |
| Median home value | $136,157 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 39834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39834?
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 39834?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39834: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39834?
Truck crashes in Decatur County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39834?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Decatur County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39834 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Decatur County records 73.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39834?
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.