ZIP 31635 (Lakeland, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lanier 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
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lanier County compares with Georgia
Lanier County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lanier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lanier County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lanier County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lanier County: 1.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lanier County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (20.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31635 since 2015: CR-0075 Boyette Rd (1), SR-31 (1) and SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31635 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.8% 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
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 Lanier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-0075 Boyette Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lanier County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 Near Jl Gaskins Lane | 2 |
| Ga-38 At Ga-11 | 2 |
| Sr 38 Near Buford Rd | 2 |
| 31.0303141501924 1Fupdszb3Xda71520 | 1 |
| Boyette Road 0.3 Miles East Live Oak Trail | 1 |
| Davis Rd 50 Ft Old Stockton Rd | 1 |
| E Highway 37 Near N Highway 221 | 1 |
| G A122 At Boyette | 1 |
ZIP 31635 at a glance
| Population | 6,787 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,414 |
| Median home value | $159,811 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lanier 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -24% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31635
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31635?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lanier County (38 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31635?
December has the most truck crashes in Lanier County, 20.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lanier County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31635 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lanier County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31635?
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.