ZIP 39866 (Morgan, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39866: 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 |
Calhoun County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 25 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (20.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39866 since 2015: SR-216 (1). No single road stands out.
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 39866 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 39866 at a glance
| Population | 2,048 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,023 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39866
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39866?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39866?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in August, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39866?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (8.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 39866 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39866?
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.