Satilla, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Satilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Satilla and Jeff Davis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jeff Davis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jeff Davis County compares with Georgia
Jeff Davis County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jeff Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Jeff Davis County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jeff Davis County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Jeff Davis County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Satilla since 2015, this page uses Jeff Davis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Jeff Davis County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Satilla since 2015: SR-135 (2), SR-27 (2), SR-0135 (1), SR-19 (1) and US-221 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Satilla fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Jeff Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-0135 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jeff Davis County) |
|---|---|
| Broxton Highway Near Kirkland Still Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 S Near Preston Long Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 / Mcelveen Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 At Ira Graham Rd | 2 |
| S Cromartie St At Lee St | 2 |
| Sr 135 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Sr 27 At Sr 135 | 2 |
| W. Coffee St At W. Coffee | 2 |
Satilla at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31539) | $38,737 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31539) | $113,731 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jeff Davis 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Satilla
How many truck crashes happen in Satilla?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Jeff Davis County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 91 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Satilla?
November has the most truck crashes in Jeff Davis County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Satilla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jeff Davis County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Satilla compare with Georgia?
Jeff Davis County records 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Satilla?
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.