ZIP 39870 (Newton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39870: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baker 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
0 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Georgia
Baker County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Baker County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Baker County at a glance: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Baker County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39870 happened on SR-37 (3) and SR-216 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Baker County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39870 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baker County.
- 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 Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| Milford Rd Near Tucker Ln | 2 |
| Sr 91 Mm 3 | 2 |
| Sr 91 Near Springfield Church Road | 2 |
| Ga 200 Mmi Lat N 31 17 42.00 Lon W 83437 1.57 | 1 |
| Ga 216 At Ivey Mills Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 .1 Miles W Of Clear Lake Rd | 1 |
| Ga 37 At Ga 91 | 1 |
| Ga 91 Nb 1000 Feet North Cross Road | 1 |
ZIP 39870 at a glance
| Population | 1,794 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,938 |
| Median home value | $102,086 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -47% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39870
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39870?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baker County (16 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39870?
Truck crashes in Baker County peak in October, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39870?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Baker County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39870 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Baker County records 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39870?
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.