ZIP 31774 (Ocilla, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31774: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Irwin 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
3 of 97 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irwin County compares with Georgia
Irwin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irwin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 64% below the state |
Irwin County sits below Georgia on in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Irwin County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 97 crashes involving commercial trucks in Irwin County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31774 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (3) and Old Whitley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31774 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.1% 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
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 Irwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Old Whitley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irwin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 / Greenbriar Dr | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Crystal Lake Rd | 2 |
| Ga 32 Near Washington Road | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 32 Near Evergreen Road | 2 |
| Sr 125 / Sr 32 | 2 |
| Sr 32 / Sr 125 | 2 |
| 4Th Street At Almond Street | 1 |
| E. Fourth Street At Oak Street | 1 |
ZIP 31774 at a glance
| Population | 5,896 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,833 |
| Median home value | $104,944 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Irwin 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -11% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +11% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +23% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31774
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31774?
97 truck crashes have been reported in Irwin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31774?
August has the most truck crashes in Irwin County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31774?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Irwin County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31774 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 89.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Irwin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31774?
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.