ZIP 39859 (Iron City, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seminole 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Georgia
Seminole County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 2.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Seminole County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seminole County: 10.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Seminole County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 39859 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-38 (2), SR-45 (2) and SR-285 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39859 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Us-Sr38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Spooner Rd | 2 |
| Ga 91 /Burl Lane Rd | 2 |
| 3Rd St @Tennille Ave | 1 |
| E 2Nd St 272 Ft E N Henderson Ave | 1 |
| Ga 38 / Stem Ave | 1 |
| Ga 38 @Braswell Godby Road | 1 |
| Ga 38 At Freindship Avenue | 1 |
| Ga 38 At Mm6 | 1 |
ZIP 39859 at a glance
| Population | 980 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $145,346 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 39859
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39859?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 78 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 39859?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39859 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39859?
Truck crashes in Seminole County peak in January, with 19.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39859?
Since 2015, Seminole County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39859 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Seminole County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39859?
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.