ZIP 31085 (Shady Dale, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31085: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
1 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Georgia
Jasper County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Jasper County at a glance: 1 in 98 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31085 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-028300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31085 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- 28.6% 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
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-028300 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 380 0.3Miles No Ga 83 | 2 |
| Ga 83 | 2 |
| Georgia 83 Near Mm 20 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| Sr 142 And Stock Farm Rd | 2 |
| Sr 83 / 903 Feet N Felton Mcmichael Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31085 at a glance
| Population | 1,734 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,375 |
| Median home value | $125,893 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +47% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31085
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31085?
105 truck crashes have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 46 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31085?
The worst month is June: 13.3% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31085?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31085 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Jasper County records 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31085?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.