ZIP 31620 (Adel, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cook 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
0 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Georgia
Cook County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 44.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Cook County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Cook County at a glance: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cook County. They injured 126 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-37 (2), CR-25 (1) and CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Cook County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31620 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| W Lawson St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| Ga401 | 6 |
| Mm32 Near Old Coffee | 4 |
| I-75 Nb Mm45 Near Barneyville Road | 3 |
| 75N Mm32 | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Kinard Bridge Road Mm49 | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 38 Near Old Quitman Rd | 2 |
| I 75 Nb Mm52 Near Kinard Bridge Road | 2 |
ZIP 31620 at a glance
| Population | 10,969 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,597 |
| Median home value | $146,439 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook 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 | 20 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +62% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +35% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31620?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cook County (126 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31620?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31620 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31620?
Truck crashes in Cook County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31620?
Since 2015, Cook County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31620 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 129.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31620?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.