ZIP 31768 (Moultrie, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31768: 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.
What stands out in Colquitt County: 6.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colquitt County. They injured 158 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31768 since 2015: SR-111 (3), SR-37 (3), SR-133 (2), US-319 (2) and 6th St Ne (1). No single road stands out.
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 31768 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-37 | 3 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| US-319 | 2 |
| 6th St Ne | 1 |
| CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd | 1 |
| CR-525 / Albany Sylvester Hwy | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 31768 at a glance
| Population | 21,903 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,858 |
| Median home value | $130,905 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 31768
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31768?
268 truck crashes have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 158 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31768?
Truck crashes in Colquitt County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31768?
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 31768 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colquitt County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31768?
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.