ZIP 31647 (Sparks, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31647: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Cook County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cook County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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 (8). It is followed by SR-37 (2), CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1) and Cs-Chaserville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cook County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31647 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cook County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Chaserville Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 31647 at a glance
| Population | 3,071 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,396 |
| Median home value | $172,575 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 31647
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31647?
Cook County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31647?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31647: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31647?
June has the most truck crashes in Cook County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31647?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cook County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31647 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cook County has 129.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31647?
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.