ZIP 31698 (Valdosta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31698: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lowndes 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
17 of 930 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Georgia
Lowndes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lowndes County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 31698: I-75 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 31698.
Overview
Lowndes County has recorded 930 truck crashes since 2015, with 561 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31698 is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (4), US-84 (3) and Us-Sr38 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31698 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| SR-38 | 4 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| Us-Sr38 | 2 |
| CR-1273 / Madison Hwy | 1 |
| Cat Creek Road | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| I 75 N Near 122 | 4 |
| Visitor Center Entry Ramp Mm3 At I 75 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 3.7 Mi S/O Ga 122 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb 0.1 Mile N Lake Park Bellville Road | 3 |
| I-75 S Near Ga 376 | 3 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 17 | 3 |
| I 75 S Near 31 | 3 |
ZIP 31698 at a glance
| Population | 1,096 |
| Density | 2,824 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 73 | +28% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -14% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 82 | +30% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31698
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31698?
Since 2015, 930 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (561 injured, 51 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31698?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31698 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31698?
October has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31698?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31698 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 63.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31698?
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.