Meigs, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meigs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meigs 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. 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mitchell County since 2015: 127 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Meigs had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mitchell County numbers.
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
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%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Meigs is SR-3, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-111 (2), SR-300 (2) and CR-MADDOX Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Meigs fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-3 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| CR-MADDOX Road | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-122 | 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 |
Meigs at a glance
| Population | 944 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 607 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31765) | $42,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31765) | $100,264 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meigs
How common are truck crashes in Meigs?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (127 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meigs?
SR-3 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Meigs since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Meigs?
Since 2015, Mitchell County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Meigs compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 73.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Meigs?
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.