ZIP 31747 (Ellenton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colquitt 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 Colquitt County compares with Georgia
Colquitt County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colquitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colquitt County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Colquitt 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.
The headline for Colquitt County: 6.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Colquitt County has recorded 268 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31747 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-37 (2), CR-049100/PERRY Rd (1) and CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31747 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Colquitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-049100/PERRY Rd | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-25 | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colquitt County) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| Ga 133 | 3 |
| Ga 111 At Ga 202 | 3 |
| 1St Ave Se | 2 |
| Cool Springs | 2 |
| Ellenton Omega Rd | 2 |
| Ga 133 @Peachtree Rd | 2 |
| Ga 37 Wb / Baldy Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31747 at a glance
| Population | 258 |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,364 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colquitt 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -2% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +32% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31747
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31747?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 158 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31747?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31747: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31747?
Truck crashes in Colquitt County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31747?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Colquitt County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31747 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colquitt County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31747?
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.