ZIP 31072 (Pitts, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilcox 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 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilcox County compares with Georgia
Wilcox County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilcox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilcox County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× 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 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Wilcox County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wilcox County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Wilcox County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (15.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-257 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31072 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-112 (1), US-280 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31072 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-257; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Wilcox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-257 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| Owensboro Rd At Sr 215 | 2 |
| Pine | 2 |
| Ashley Street At 4Th Avenue | 1 |
| Copepland Rd 0.56 Miles West Branch Rd | 1 |
| Copperhead Rd 1 Mile E Smitty Road | 1 |
| Ga 11 | 1 |
| Ga 11 1 Mile South Ga 233 | 1 |
| Ga 11 1.2 M S Of Lebanon Rd | 1 |
ZIP 31072 at a glance
| Population | 1,049 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,794 |
| Median home value | $111,161 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilcox 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | -32% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31072?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilcox County (35 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31072?
Since 2015, SR-257 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31072: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31072?
July has the most truck crashes in Wilcox County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wilcox County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31072 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilcox County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31072?
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.