ZIP 31771 (Norman Park, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31771: 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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Colquitt County: 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
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.
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 31771 is SR-37, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 6th St Ne (1), CR-114 Sardis Ch Rd (1) and CR-525 / Albany Sylvester Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31771 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-37 | 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 31771 at a glance
| Population | 7,059 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,978 |
| Median home value | $87,596 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31771
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31771?
Colquitt County has had 268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31771?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31771 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31771?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31771?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colquitt County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31771 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Colquitt County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31771?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.