ZIP 31750 (Fitzgerald, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31750: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ben Hill 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ben Hill County compares with Georgia
Ben Hill County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ben Hill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ben Hill County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Ben Hill County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Ben Hill County at a glance: 9.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ben Hill County. They injured 68 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-107 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31750 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Old Whitley Rd (1), SR-206 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31750 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-107; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ben Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 2 |
| Old Whitley Rd | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ben Hill County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 107 / Ga 206 | 2 |
| Ga 90 At Sundew Road | 2 |
| Hwy 90 At Hwy 233 | 2 |
| Ocilla Hwy Near Pine Level Church Road | 2 |
| Sr 107 / Camp Brooklyn Road | 2 |
| Sr 107 / River Road | 2 |
| Ten Mile Rd Hwy 107 At Benjamin H. Hill Dr Hwy 10 | 2 |
| Benjamin H Hill Dr @Evergreen Road | 1 |
ZIP 31750 at a glance
| Population | 18,552 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,249 |
| Median home value | $114,719 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ben Hill 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +54% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31750
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31750?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ben Hill County (68 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31750?
Since 2015, SR-107 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31750: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31750?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Ben Hill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31750?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ben Hill County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31750 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 39.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ben Hill County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31750?
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.