ZIP 31733 (Chula, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Irwin 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 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irwin County compares with Georgia
Irwin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irwin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Irwin County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Irwin County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Irwin County has recorded 97 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31733 since 2015: SR-32 (2), I-75 (1) and SR-107 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31733 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Irwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irwin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 / Greenbriar Dr | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Crystal Lake Rd | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Washington Road | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 32 Near Evergreen Road | 2 |
| Sr 125 / Sr 32 | 2 |
| Sr 32 / Sr 125 | 2 |
| 4Th Street At Almond Street | 1 |
| E. Fourth Street At Oak Street | 1 |
ZIP 31733 at a glance
| Population | 1,373 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,903 |
| Median home value | $210,145 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Irwin 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +23% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31733
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31733?
97 truck crashes have been reported in Irwin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31733?
August has the most truck crashes in Irwin County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31733?
Since 2015, Irwin County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31733 compared with Georgia?
Irwin County records 89.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31733?
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.