Camilla, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Camilla and Mitchell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mitchell County numbers.
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 |
Mitchell County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Mitchell County at a glance: 1.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 127 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 69 truck crashes reported in Camilla since 2015, this page uses Mitchell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
46% of truck crash reports in Mitchell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Camilla since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-37 (2), US-19 (2), SR-112 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Camilla fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 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 |
Camilla at a glance
| Population | 5,029 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 762 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31730) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31730) | $110,753 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Camilla
How many truck crashes happen in Camilla?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (127 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Camilla?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Camilla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Mitchell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Camilla compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 Camilla?
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.