ZIP 31775 (Omega, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31775: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Colquitt County at a glance: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 268 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colquitt County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
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.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31775 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-520 (2), SR-7 (1) and US-319 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31775 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 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 31775 at a glance
| Population | 2,894 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,128 |
| Median home value | $97,420 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 31775
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31775?
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colquitt County (158 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31775?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31775 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31775?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Colquitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31775?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Colquitt County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31775 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Colquitt County has 50.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31775?
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.