ZIP 39837 (Colquitt, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miller County, 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Georgia
Miller County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Miller County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Miller County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Miller County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39837 happened on SR-45 (2), SR-310 (1) and SR-91 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Miller County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39837 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miller County.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| Fourth St N Of Bellview | 2 |
| Ga 91 At Enterprise Road | 2 |
| Georgia 1 @Georgia 91 | 2 |
| Bellview Rd | 1 |
| Bellview Rd Henry Miller Road | 1 |
| Bryan | 1 |
| Cooktown At Kimbrel Rd | 1 |
| E Pine St | 1 |
ZIP 39837 at a glance
| Population | 5,549 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,596 |
| Median home value | $123,453 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | 4 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | -20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +50% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -27% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39837
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 39837?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Miller County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 42 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39837?
December has the most truck crashes in Miller County, 17.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 39837?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Miller County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 39837 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Miller County records 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 39837?
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.