ZIP 31780 (Plains, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31780: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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
9 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Georgia
Sumter County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Sumter County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 105 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31780 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-280 (2) and Us-Sr3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31780 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| Us-Sr3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 3 / Ga 30 | 3 |
| E Lamar Sr 27 100 Ft E Of Hudson St | 2 |
| Ga 195 / Lamar Road | 2 |
| Ga 30 Mm 34 | 2 |
| Ga 49 Mm 12 | 2 |
| Ga Highway 195 N Near Mile Marker 6 | 2 |
| Georgia 49 Near Arch Helm Road | 2 |
| South Ga Tech Pkwy | 2 |
ZIP 31780 at a glance
| Population | 1,767 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,290 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | -25% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -12% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31780
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31780?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 105 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31780?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31780?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31780 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31780?
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.