ZIP 31738 (Coolidge, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Thomas 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
6 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thomas County compares with Georgia
Thomas County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thomas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thomas County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Thomas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Thomas County at a glance: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thomas County. They injured 180 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 0.4% 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 31738 is SR-111, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-122 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31738 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-111; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Thomas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thomas County) |
|---|---|
| Bypass / Cairo Rd | 2 |
| E Jackson St | 2 |
| Ga 3 / Ga 111 | 2 |
| Ga 300 / Ga 188 | 2 |
| Ga 35 0.03 Miles No Rocky Ford Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Byp / County Line Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Bypass | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 300 / Ga 38 Byp | 2 |
ZIP 31738 at a glance
| Population | 2,798 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,950 |
| Median home value | $184,124 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thomas 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 | 33 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | -27% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +13% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31738
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31738?
Thomas County has had 268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 180 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31738?
SR-111 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31738 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31738?
August has the most truck crashes in Thomas County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31738?
Since 2015, Thomas County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31738 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 48.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Thomas County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31738?
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.