Berlin, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berlin and Colquitt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Colquitt County numbers.
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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Colquitt County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 268 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colquitt County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Berlin since 2015, this page uses Colquitt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
45% of truck crash reports in Colquitt County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Berlin since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-122 (2), SR-37 (2), CR-049100/PERRY Rd (1), CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd (1) and CR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Berlin fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Colquitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-122 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-049100/PERRY Rd | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| US-319 | 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 |
Berlin at a glance
| Population | 528 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 632 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31722) | $54,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31722) | $107,370 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berlin
How common are truck crashes in Berlin?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colquitt County (158 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berlin?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Berlin?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Berlin compare with Georgia?
Colquitt County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berlin?
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.