ZIP 31756 (Hartsfield, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31756: 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 |
Colquitt County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Colquitt County at a glance: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31756 is SR-111, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-133 (2), SR-37 (2) and SR-122 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31756 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colquitt County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-111 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Colquitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 3 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 31756 at a glance
| Population | 1,565 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,375 |
| Median home value | $130,255 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31756
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31756?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colquitt County (158 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31756?
Since 2015, SR-111 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31756: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31756?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31756?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31756 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Colquitt County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31756?
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.