ZIP 31765 (Meigs, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31765: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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
5 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Georgia
Mitchell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Mitchell County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Mitchell County at a glance: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 127 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-111 (2), SR-300 (2) and SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31765 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.2% 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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-111 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 5 |
| River Rd Near 37 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Sr 37 At Sr 93 | 2 |
| U.S. Hwy. 19 N. At Broad St. | 2 |
| Us Hwy 19 N Near Oakland Ave. | 2 |
| Ga 112 176 Feet S Pleasant Hill Road | 2 |
| Ga 97 0.1 Miles North Sassafras Tea Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31765 at a glance
| Population | 2,751 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,083 |
| Median home value | $100,264 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +48% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31765
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31765?
Mitchell County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31765?
SR-3 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31765 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31765?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31765?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31765 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 73.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31765?
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.