ZIP 31637 (Lenox, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31637: 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 sits below Georgia on 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
Cook County has recorded 280 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
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 (9). It is followed by SR-520 (2), Cs-Chaserville Rd (1) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cook County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31637 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 9 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| Cs-Chaserville Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 31637 at a glance
| Population | 3,217 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,391 |
| Median home value | $140,758 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 31637
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31637?
Cook County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31637?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31637: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31637?
June has the most truck crashes in Cook County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31637?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cook County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31637 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Cook County records 129.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31637?
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.