ZIP 31533 (Douglas, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffee 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Georgia
Coffee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Coffee County at a glance: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Coffee County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-158 (1), SR-206 (1) and SR-268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31533 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 32 Near Donnie Harper Road | 3 |
| Ga 32 50 Ft West Ga 149 | 3 |
| Ga 31 | 3 |
| Bowens Mill Rd Sw At Pope Dr | 2 |
| Bowens Mill Sw / Thompson Dr | 2 |
| Cypress St Near Billy Ray Vickers Ln | 2 |
| E. Ward St 50 Feet E West Green Rd | 2 |
| Ga 107 At Ga 31 | 2 |
ZIP 31533 at a glance
| Population | 17,032 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,802 |
| Median home value | $122,497 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | -43% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +14% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 27 | +31% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 27 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31533
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31533?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coffee County (156 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31533?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31533: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31533?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Coffee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31533?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31533 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Coffee County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31533?
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.