ZIP 31532 (Denton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31532: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jeff Davis 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 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jeff Davis County compares with Georgia
Jeff Davis County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jeff Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Jeff Davis County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jeff Davis County at a glance: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Jeff Davis County has recorded 141 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31532 since 2015: SR-0135 (1) and US-221 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31532 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Jeff Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-0135 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jeff Davis County) |
|---|---|
| Broxton Highway Near Kirkland Still Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 S Near Preston Long Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 / Mcelveen Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 At Ira Graham Rd | 2 |
| S Cromartie St At Lee St | 2 |
| Sr 135 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Sr 27 At Sr 135 | 2 |
| W. Coffee St At W. Coffee | 2 |
ZIP 31532 at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,520 |
| Median home value | $77,591 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jeff Davis 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31532
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31532?
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jeff Davis County (91 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31532?
The worst month is November: 14.2% of truck crashes in Jeff Davis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31532?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jeff Davis County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31532 compared with Georgia?
Jeff Davis County records 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31532?
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.