ZIP 31743 (De Soto, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Georgia
Lee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Lee County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Lee County at a glance: 8.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31743 happened on SR-30 (3), SR-300 (3), CR-035800 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31743 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 0.8% 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-300 | 3 |
| CR-035800 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Winifred Rd | 3 |
| Ga 195 | 2 |
| Ga 3 / Ledor Road | 2 |
| Ga 32 / Ga 91 | 2 |
| Ga 520 | 2 |
| Main St Near 4Th St | 2 |
| Philema Road At Gates Road | 2 |
| Sr 3 Near Century | 2 |
ZIP 31743 at a glance
| Population | 419 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,667 |
| Median home value | $46,807 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +87% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31743
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31743?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (89 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31743?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31743?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31743 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Lee County records 32.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31743?
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.