ZIP 31643 (Quitman, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brooks 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 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooks County compares with Georgia
Brooks County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooks County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Brooks County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Brooks County at a glance: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brooks County. They injured 122 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.9%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31643 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-76 (2), SR-38 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31643 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brooks County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Brooks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooks County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 133 300 Ft W Of Slaughter Creek Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 3 |
| Ga 122 / Ga 133 | 2 |
| Ga 122 Near Ga 333 | 2 |
| Ga 133 / Green Lake Circle | 2 |
| Ga 133 @Ga 122 | 2 |
| Ga 333 At Ga 122 | 2 |
| Ga 38 0.25 Miles East Devane Road | 2 |
ZIP 31643 at a glance
| Population | 9,693 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,043 |
| Median home value | $114,454 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooks 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31643
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31643?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Brooks County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 122 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31643?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Brooks County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31643?
Since 2015, Brooks County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31643 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 76.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brooks County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31643?
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.