Mitchell County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mitchell County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Georgia
Mitchell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Mitchell County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mitchell County: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 127 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mitchell County since 2015: SR-112 (2), US-19 (2), SR-3 (1), SR-300 (1) and SR-37 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for Mitchell County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 5 |
| River Rd Near 37 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Sr 37 At Sr 93 | 2 |
| U.S. Hwy. 19 N. At Broad St. | 2 |
| Us Hwy 19 N Near Oakland Ave. | 2 |
| Ga 112 176 Feet S Pleasant Hill Road | 2 |
| Ga 97 0.1 Miles North Sassafras Tea Rd | 2 |
Mitchell County at a glance
| Population | 20,329 |
| Land area | 512.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,662 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +48% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mitchell County
ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mitchell County
How many truck accidents are there in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mitchell County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mitchell County compared with Georgia?
Mitchell County records 73.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mitchell County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.