Enigma, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Enigma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Enigma and Berrien County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Berrien County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berrien County compares with Georgia
Berrien County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berrien County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berrien County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Berrien County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Berrien County at a glance: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berrien County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
Enigma had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Berrien County numbers.
71% of truck crash reports in Berrien County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Enigma since 2015: SR-520 (2) and SR-125 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Enigma fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Berrien County.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Berrien County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berrien County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 0.22 Miles North Ken Holyoak Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 / Ga168 | 2 |
| Ga 520 0.1 Miles East Fire Tower Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 Mm 3 | 2 |
| Ga 520 Near Robert Davis Rd | 2 |
| Ga Highway 37 Near Garner Rd | 2 |
| Adel Hwy / Dogwood Dr | 1 |
| Allenville Rd Near Ga 11 | 1 |
Enigma at a glance
| Population | 1,112 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31749) | $38,487 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31749) | $96,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berrien 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +36% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Enigma
How many truck accidents are there in Enigma?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berrien County (56 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Enigma?
Truck crashes in Berrien County peak in April, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Enigma?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Berrien County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Enigma compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Berrien County has 46.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Enigma?
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.