Ellenton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellenton 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 runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Ellenton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Colquitt County numbers.
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%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Ellenton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-37 (2), CR-049100/PERRY Rd (1) and CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Ellenton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colquitt County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-049100/PERRY Rd | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 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 |
Ellenton at a glance
| Population | 219 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 277 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31747) | $56,364 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellenton
How many truck accidents are there in Ellenton?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colquitt County (158 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ellenton?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ellenton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ellenton?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ellenton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Ellenton compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colquitt County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ellenton?
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.