ZIP 31714 (Ashburn, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31714: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Turner 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
3 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Turner County compares with Georgia
Turner County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Turner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Turner County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 232.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Turner County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Turner County at a glance: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Turner County. They injured 111 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-32 (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31714 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Turner County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 Southbound Near Georgia Highway 159 | 3 |
| I 75 Mile S Near Mm83 I 75 | 3 |
| Ga 107 / Rebecca Waterloo Rd | 3 |
| 75S Mm75 | 2 |
| Georgia 401 North Near Georgia Highway 112 East | 2 |
| Georgia-107 0.1 Mile East Newton Road | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Mile Marker 81 | 2 |
ZIP 31714 at a glance
| Population | 5,975 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,287 |
| Median home value | $84,202 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Turner 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +53% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31714
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31714?
242 truck crashes have been reported in Turner County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31714?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31714: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31714?
Truck crashes in Turner County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31714?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Turner County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31714 compare with Georgia?
Turner County records 232.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31714?
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.