ZIP 39862 (Leary, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39862: 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.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39862 happened on SR-216 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 8.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39862 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most 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 Calhoun 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 (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 39862 at a glance
| Population | 875 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,458 |
| Median home value | $151,402 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39862
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39862?
Since 2015, 25 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (14 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39862?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in August, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (8.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39862 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39862?
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.