Norman Park, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norman Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norman Park 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. Where it is higher: 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
Colquitt County has recorded 268 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Norman Park since 2015; patterns below come from Colquitt County as a whole.
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%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Norman Park since 2015: 6th St Ne (1), CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd (1), CR-525 / Albany Sylvester Hwy (1), SR-111 (1) and SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Norman Park fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 6th St Ne | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-525 / Albany Sylvester Hwy | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Norman Park at a glance
| Population | 1,001 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31771) | $62,978 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31771) | $87,596 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Norman Park
How many truck crashes happen in Norman Park?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 158 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Norman Park?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Norman Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Colquitt County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Norman Park 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 Norman Park?
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.