ZIP 31764 (Leslie, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31764: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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
9 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Georgia
Sumter County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Sumter County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumter County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31764 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-30 (1), Us-Sr3 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31764 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Us-Sr3 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 3 / Ga 30 | 3 |
| E Lamar Sr 27 100 Ft E Of Hudson St | 2 |
| Ga 195 / Lamar Road | 2 |
| Ga 30 Mm 34 | 2 |
| Ga 49 Mm 12 | 2 |
| Ga Highway 195 N Near Mile Marker 6 | 2 |
| Georgia 49 Near Arch Helm Road | 2 |
| South Ga Tech Pkwy | 2 |
ZIP 31764 at a glance
| Population | 1,827 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,573 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | -25% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -12% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31764
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31764?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (105 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31764?
June has the most truck crashes in Sumter County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31764?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31764 compare with Georgia?
Sumter County records 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31764?
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.