Kings Bay Base, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kings Bay Base: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kings Bay Base and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Georgia
Camden County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Camden County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Camden County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 397 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 261 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kings Bay Base since 2015, this page uses Camden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
49% of truck crash reports in Camden County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-40 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Kings Bay Base fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| Sb 20 Milemarker | 3 |
| Ga-40 W At Milepost 15.00 | 3 |
| E King Ave / May Creek Dr | 3 |
| E King Ave | 3 |
| 95 18 Milemarker | 2 |
| Charlie Smith Sr Hwy At St Marys Rd | 2 |
| Exit 14 | 2 |
Kings Bay Base at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 31 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 43 | +79% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kings Bay Base
How many truck accidents are there in Kings Bay Base?
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camden County (261 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kings Bay Base?
I-95 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kings Bay Base since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kings Bay Base?
The worst month is April: 11.6% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kings Bay Base?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Kings Bay Base compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kings Bay Base?
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.