Sale City, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sale City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sale City 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.
The headline for Mitchell County: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Mitchell County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Sale City 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
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sale City happened on SR-133 (2), SR-37 (2), US-19 (2), SR-112 (1) and SR-300 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Sale City fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-133 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 |
Sale City at a glance
| Population | 351 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31784) | $56,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31784) | $92,075 |
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 Sale City
How many truck accidents are there in Sale City?
Mitchell County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sale City?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Mitchell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sale City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Mitchell County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sale City compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 73.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sale City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.