ZIP 31535 (Douglas, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31535: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Coffee County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Coffee County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coffee County. They injured 156 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31535 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-158 (1), SR-206 (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31535 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coffee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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-31 | 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 31535 at a glance
| Population | 13,463 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,629 |
| Median home value | $142,339 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 31535
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31535?
Coffee County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31535?
SR-32 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31535 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31535?
Truck crashes in Coffee County peak in June, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31535?
Since 2015, Coffee County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31535 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coffee County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31535?
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.