ZIP 39842 (Dawson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terrell 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
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Georgia
Terrell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Terrell County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Terrell County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Terrell County has recorded 89 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 28.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39842 since 2015 were spread across roads: Callis Rd (1), SR-50 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39842 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% 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
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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Callis Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Kennedy Pond Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 @Ga 45 | 2 |
| Mm 4 Near John Fox | 2 |
| Bear Bend Rd Near Ga 45 | 1 |
| Callis | 1 |
| Callis Rd / Willow Bend Dr | 1 |
| Callis Road 32 Ft North Sellers Road | 1 |
| Crawford St /Lee St | 1 |
ZIP 39842 at a glance
| Population | 7,831 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,871 |
| Median home value | $122,345 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39842
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39842?
Terrell County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39842?
The worst month is October: 13.5% of truck crashes in Terrell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39842?
Since 2015, Terrell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39842 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Terrell County has 88.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39842?
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.