Fitzgerald, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fitzgerald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ben Hill County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ben Hill County compares with Georgia
Ben Hill County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ben Hill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ben Hill County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Ben Hill County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ben Hill County: 9.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ben Hill County. They injured 68 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Fitzgerald since 2015, this page uses Ben Hill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
54% of truck crash reports in Ben Hill County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-107 (2), Old Whitley Rd (1) and SR-206 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Fitzgerald fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ben Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-107 | 2 |
| Old Whitley Rd | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ben Hill County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 107 / Ga 206 | 2 |
| Ga 90 At Sundew Road | 2 |
| Hwy 90 At Hwy 233 | 2 |
| Ocilla Hwy Near Pine Level Church Road | 2 |
| Sr 107 / Camp Brooklyn Road | 2 |
| Sr 107 / River Road | 2 |
| Ten Mile Rd Hwy 107 At Benjamin H. Hill Dr Hwy 10 | 2 |
| Benjamin H Hill Dr @Evergreen Road | 1 |
Fitzgerald at a glance
| Population | 8,813 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 973 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31750) | $42,249 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31750) | $114,719 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ben Hill 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +54% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fitzgerald
How common are truck crashes in Fitzgerald?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Ben Hill County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 68 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fitzgerald?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fitzgerald: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fitzgerald?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Ben Hill County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fitzgerald?
Since 2015, Ben Hill County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fitzgerald compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 39.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ben Hill County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fitzgerald?
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.