ZIP 39846 (Edison, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Georgia
Calhoun County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Calhoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share.
Calhoun County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.7%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 25 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 39846 is SR-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-216 (1), SR-37 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 8.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39846 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 37 Mm9 X2[Cr60] | 2 |
| Albany Hwy At Old Newton Rd | 1 |
| Dollar Road Near Ga 62 | 1 |
| Elam Church Rd 1/4 Mile E Rice Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 / Mercer Ave | 1 |
| Ga 45 / Potato Patch Rd | 1 |
| Ga 45 Mm 18 | 1 |
| Ga 62 Albany Rd @Old Newton Rd | 1 |
ZIP 39846 at a glance
| Population | 1,828 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,661 |
| Median home value | $63,319 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | -50% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +35% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -38% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39846
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39846?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (14 injured, 0 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 39846?
SR-1 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39846 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39846?
August has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39846?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 8.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39846 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39846?
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.