ZIP 31097 (Yatesville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31097: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upson 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
5 of 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upson County compares with Georgia
Upson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Upson County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Upson County: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Upson County has recorded 131 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31097 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-421 Logtown Rd (1), E Lee St (1), SR-22 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31097 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Upson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-421 Logtown Rd | 1 |
| E Lee St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upson County) |
|---|---|
| Center St / Gordon St | 2 |
| E Main Street @Glendale Road | 2 |
| Ga 74 0.1 East Woodall Road | 2 |
| Gordon St / Church St | 2 |
| Sr 36 Ben Hill St | 2 |
| 6Th Ave 25 Ft E A Street | 1 |
| Barnesville Highway At Blackgum Dr | 1 |
| Barnesville Hwy / W Moores Cr | 1 |
ZIP 31097 at a glance
| Population | 1,372 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,214 |
| Median home value | $169,247 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upson 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | -16% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +48% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31097
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31097?
Upson County has had 131 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31097?
The worst month is March: 12.2% of truck crashes in Upson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31097?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Upson County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31097 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Upson County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31097?
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.