ZIP 31634 (Homerville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31634: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinch 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinch County compares with Georgia
Clinch County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinch County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Clinch County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clinch County at a glance: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinch County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31634 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-89 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clinch County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31634 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinch County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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 Clinch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinch County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 / Ga 89 | 2 |
| Ga 38 @Mm 18 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Mm 16 | 2 |
| Ga 89 At Ga 122 | 2 |
| US-441 | 2 |
| Antioch Church Rd Near Shiloh Rd | 1 |
| Ballance Farm Rd Near Nellie Smith Stricklance R | 1 |
| By-Pass | 1 |
ZIP 31634 at a glance
| Population | 5,133 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,332 |
| Median home value | $97,622 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinch 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31634
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31634?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Clinch County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 69 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31634?
January has the most truck crashes in Clinch County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31634?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinch County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31634 compared with Georgia?
Clinch County records 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31634?
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.