Pelham, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pelham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pelham 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 sits below Georgia on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mitchell County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
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.
Pelham had 8 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
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pelham since 2015: SR-112 (2), SR-300 (2), SR-122 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-19 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Pelham fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 |
Pelham at a glance
| Population | 3,385 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
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. 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 Pelham
How many truck accidents are there in Pelham?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 127 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pelham?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pelham?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pelham compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 73.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pelham?
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.