ZIP 31015 (Cordele, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crisp 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
10 of 363 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crisp County compares with Georgia
Crisp County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crisp County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crisp County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 157.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Crisp County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 31015 at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31015: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 363 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crisp County since 2015: 180 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31015 is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-30 (2), SR-300 (2) and CR-035800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31015 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crisp County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crisp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| CR-035800 | 1 |
| CR-MT. Pleasant Church Road | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crisp County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 7 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 South Near Rockhouse Road | 3 |
| Interstate 75 South At Farmers Market Road | 3 |
| Farmers Market Road Near Slim Road | 3 |
| 6Th | 2 |
| County Road 361 / Sr 401 North Rp | 2 |
| County Road 415 At 24Th Ave | 2 |
| Ga 30 250 Feet East Fish Hatchery Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31015 at a glance
| Population | 18,714 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,452 |
| Median home value | $142,689 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crisp 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 | 25 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 43 | +70% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | -44% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 33 | +38% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31015
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31015?
363 truck crashes have been reported in Crisp County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 180 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31015?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31015 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31015?
Truck crashes in Crisp County peak in June, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31015?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Crisp County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31015 compared with Georgia?
Crisp County records 157.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31015?
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.