Colbert, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colbert: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colbert and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Georgia
Madison County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 157 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Colbert since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
72% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Colbert happened on SR-8 (2), SR-98 (2), US-78 (2), SR-106 (1) and SR-172 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Colbert fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Sr 106 @Old Ila Rd | 2 |
| Sr 8 /8223 Us Hwy 29 | 2 |
| Sr 98 /Racetrack Rd | 2 |
| Ar 98 / Rogers Mill Rd | 1 |
| Bullock Mill Rd / Mccarty Dodd Rd | 1 |
| Cherokee Rd Near Collins-Brooks Rd | 1 |
Colbert at a glance
| Population | 676 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 663 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30628) | $70,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30628) | $286,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +40% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colbert
How common are truck crashes in Colbert?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (74 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Colbert?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in March, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Colbert?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Colbert compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colbert?
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.