ZIP 31727 (Brookfield, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tift 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
8 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tift County compares with Georgia
Tift County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tift County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tift County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tift County has lower values than Georgia for 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.
ZIP 31727 at a glance: I-75 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 31727.
Overview
Tift County has recorded 543 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31727 is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-520 (3), SR-125 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31727 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tift County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Tift County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-520 | 3 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tift County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-75Nb Mm 58 Near Southwell Blvd | 4 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| N Mm63 | 3 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 68 Near Chula Brookfield Road | 3 |
| Ga35 / Ridge Ave | 3 |
| Ga 401 | 3 |
| 7Th Street / Virginia Ave | 2 |
ZIP 31727 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tift 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 47 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | -31% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | +69% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 55 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, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31727?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tift County (285 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31727?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31727: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31727?
December has the most truck crashes in Tift County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tift County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31727 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tift County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31727?
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.