ZIP 31626 (Boston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31626: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Thomas 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
6 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thomas County compares with Georgia
Thomas County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thomas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thomas County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Thomas County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Thomas County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thomas County. They injured 180 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31626 happened on Cs-Mitchell Rd (1), SR-38 (1), US-19 (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31626 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, 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
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 Thomas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Cs-Mitchell Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thomas County) |
|---|---|
| Bypass / Cairo Rd | 2 |
| E Jackson St | 2 |
| Ga 3 / Ga 111 | 2 |
| Ga 300 / Ga 188 | 2 |
| Ga 35 0.03 Miles No Rocky Ford Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Byp / County Line Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Bypass | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 300 / Ga 38 Byp | 2 |
ZIP 31626 at a glance
| Population | 3,020 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,026 |
| Median home value | $199,052 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thomas 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 | 33 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | -27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +13% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31626
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31626?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Thomas County (180 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31626?
Truck crashes in Thomas County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31626?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Thomas County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31626 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Thomas County records 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31626?
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.