ZIP 31029 (Forsyth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
4 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Georgia
Monroe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Monroe County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Monroe County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 528 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-401 (3), US-41 (2) and I-475 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31029 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| SR-401 | 56 |
| Sr 401 S Near Rumble Rd | 11 |
| Sr 401 South | 10 |
| Ga 401 Sb Near Rumble Rd | 10 |
| Sr 401 North | 9 |
| Sr 401 N Near Rumble Rd | 8 |
| Ga 401 Sb Mm 180 Near Rumble Road | 7 |
| Sr 401 South Near Rumble Rd | 7 |
ZIP 31029 at a glance
| Population | 19,403 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,334 |
| Median home value | $260,581 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 45 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 66 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 60 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 101 | +67% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31029
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31029?
Monroe County has had 1,048 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 528 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31029?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31029 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31029?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31029 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 277.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31029?
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.