ZIP 31778 (Pavo, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31778: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brooks 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
1 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brooks County compares with Georgia
Brooks County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brooks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brooks County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Brooks County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Brooks County: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brooks County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% 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 31778 since 2015: SR-122 (2), CR-049100/PERRY Rd (1) and SR-333 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31778 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Brooks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-122 | 2 |
| CR-049100/PERRY Rd | 1 |
| SR-333 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brooks County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 133 300 Ft W Of Slaughter Creek Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 3 |
| Ga 122 / Ga 133 | 2 |
| Ga 122 Near Ga 333 | 2 |
| Ga 133 / Green Lake Circle | 2 |
| Ga 133 @Ga 122 | 2 |
| Ga 333 At Ga 122 | 2 |
| Ga 38 0.25 Miles East Devane Road | 2 |
ZIP 31778 at a glance
| Population | 2,895 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,593 |
| Median home value | $117,448 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brooks 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 | 13 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 12 | +4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31778
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31778?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brooks County (122 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31778?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Brooks County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31778?
Since 2015, Brooks County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31778 compare with Georgia?
Brooks County records 76.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31778?
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.