ZIP 39841 (Damascus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Early 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
0 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Early County compares with Georgia
Early County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Early County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Early County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 7.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 70% below the state |
Early County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Early County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Early County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39841 happened on SR-216 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Early County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39841 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Early County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-216 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Early County) |
|---|---|
| Columbia Hwy / Lower River Road | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Ga 370 | 2 |
| Ga 38 @Spooner Quater Road | 2 |
| Ga 38 At Ga 370 | 2 |
| Ga Highway 1 At East South Blvd | 2 |
| Ga370 At 273 | 2 |
| Mm2 | 2 |
| Sr 1 / Sr 62 | 2 |
ZIP 39841 at a glance
| Population | 682 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,500 |
| Median home value | $91,638 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Early 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +18% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 6 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +64% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39841
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39841?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Early County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 52 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39841?
The worst month is April: 12.5% of truck crashes in Early County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39841?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Early County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 39841 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Early County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39841?
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.