ZIP 31602 (Valdosta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lowndes 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
17 of 930 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Georgia
Lowndes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lowndes County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 31602: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31602: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 930 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 561 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31602 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-38 (3), US-84 (3) and CR-1273 / Madison Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31602 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| Us-Sr38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I 75 N Near 122 | 4 |
| Visitor Center Entry Ramp Mm3 At I 75 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 3.7 Mi S/O Ga 122 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 0.1 Mile N Lake Park Bellville Road | 3 |
| I-75 S Near Ga 376 | 3 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 17 | 3 |
| I 75 S Near 31 | 3 |
ZIP 31602 at a glance
| Population | 35,728 |
| Density | 346 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,939 |
| Median home value | $221,337 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +28% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | +30% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31602
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31602?
Lowndes County has had 930 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 561 people and killing 51.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31602?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31602: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31602?
Truck crashes in Lowndes County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31602?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31602 compare with Georgia?
Lowndes County records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31602?
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.