Colquitt County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colquitt County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colquitt County compares with Georgia
Colquitt County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colquitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colquitt County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Colquitt 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 and injuries per crash.
Colquitt County at a glance: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colquitt County. They injured 158 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Colquitt County is SR-37, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-111 (3), SR-133 (2) and US-319 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Colquitt County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Colquitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Colquitt County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 4 |
| SR-111 | 3 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| US-319 | 2 |
| 6th St Ne | 1 |
| CR-049100/PERRY Rd | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-525 / Albany Sylvester Hwy | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colquitt County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| Ga 133 | 3 |
| Ga 111 At Ga 202 | 3 |
| 1St Ave Se | 2 |
| Cool Springs | 2 |
| Ellenton Omega Rd | 2 |
| Ga 133 @Peachtree Rd | 2 |
| Ga 37 Wb / Baldy Rd | 2 |
Colquitt County at a glance
| Population | 46,977 |
| Land area | 547.1 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,314 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colquitt 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -2% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +32% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Colquitt County
How many truck crashes happen in Colquitt County?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 158 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Colquitt County?
SR-37 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Colquitt County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Colquitt County?
October has the most truck crashes in Colquitt County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colquitt County?
Since 2015, Colquitt County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Colquitt County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Colquitt County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colquitt County?
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.