ZIP 31030 (Fort Valley, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Peach 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
6 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peach County compares with Georgia
Peach County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peach County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peach County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Peach County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Peach County at a glance: 0.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Peach County. They injured 239 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.8% 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 (6). It is followed by SR-49 (3), SR-96 (2) and CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31030 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peach County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Peach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-540 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peach County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 401 Near Ga 49 | 10 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 96 | 8 |
| Ga 49 | 6 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 247C | 4 |
| I 75 Near 247C | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-75 No Near Sr 247C | 4 |
| I-75 North / Sr 49 | 4 |
ZIP 31030 at a glance
| Population | 17,473 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,313 |
| Median home value | $146,280 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peach 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | -24% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +82% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31030
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31030?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Peach County (239 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31030?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31030 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31030?
June has the most truck crashes in Peach County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31030?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Peach County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31030 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Peach County has 118.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31030?
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.