ZIP 39897 (Whigham, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39897: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grady 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grady County compares with Georgia
Grady County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grady County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grady County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Grady County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Grady County: March 15.2% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Grady County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
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 39897 since 2015: CR-312 Jowers Rd (1), SR-111 (1), SR-262 (1), SR-309 (1) and SR-38 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39897 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grady County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-312 Jowers Rd | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-262 | 1 |
| SR-309 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grady County) |
|---|---|
| SR-84 | 3 |
| Ga 111 | 2 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Hwy 112 N At Belcher Cir. | 2 |
| Hwy 84 400 Ft West Gs Hwy 112 | 2 |
| 11Th Ave Nw Near Sutton Mill Rd | 1 |
| 15Th Ave Se Lat N 30 51 31.09 Lon W 84 12 32.47 | 1 |
| 20Th St Ne 20 Feet Birtg Ubdystruak Dr Se | 1 |
ZIP 39897 at a glance
| Population | 3,507 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,639 |
| Median home value | $136,103 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grady 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | -4% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +35% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39897
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 39897?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Grady County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 39897?
Truck crashes in Grady County peak in March, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39897?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grady County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39897 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Grady County records 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 39897?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.