ZIP 39885 (Sasser, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39885: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terrell 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
1 of 89 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Georgia
Terrell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Terrell County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Terrell County: 1.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 89 crashes involving commercial trucks in Terrell County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 39885 since 2015 were spread across roads: Callis Rd (1), SR-520 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39885 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Callis Rd | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Kennedy Pond Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 @Ga 45 | 2 |
| Mm 4 Near John Fox | 2 |
| Bear Bend Rd Near Ga 45 | 1 |
| Callis | 1 |
| Callis Rd / Willow Bend Dr | 1 |
| Callis Road 32 Ft North Sellers Road | 1 |
| Crawford St /Lee St | 1 |
ZIP 39885 at a glance
| Population | 25 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -39% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39885
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39885?
Terrell County has had 89 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 39885?
Truck crashes in Terrell County peak in October, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39885?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Terrell County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39885 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terrell County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39885?
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.