ZIP 31320 (Midway, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Liberty 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
9 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Georgia
Liberty County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Liberty County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Liberty County: 2.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Liberty County has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31320 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31320 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 7 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| W Oglethorpe Hwy | 9 |
| E Oglethorpe Hwy | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 79 | 4 |
| W Oglethorpe | 4 |
| Interstate 95 South Near State Route 25 Mm67 | 3 |
| Interstate 95 Nb Near Mile Marker 68 | 3 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 71 | 3 |
ZIP 31320 at a glance
| Population | 10,794 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,195 |
| Median home value | $220,872 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +7% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +53% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31320?
Liberty County has had 435 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31320?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31320 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31320?
October has the most truck crashes in Liberty County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31320?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Liberty County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31320 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Liberty County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31320?
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.