ZIP 31720 (Barwick, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31720: 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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Brooks County: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brooks County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31720 since 2015: SR-122 (1), SR-333 (1), SR-38 (1) and US-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31720 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brooks County.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-122 | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
| 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 31720 at a glance
| Population | 398 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,821 |
| Median home value | $74,024 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31720
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31720?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Brooks County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31720?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Brooks County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31720?
Since 2015, Brooks County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31720 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Brooks County records 76.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31720?
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.