ZIP 31781 (Poulan, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31781: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Worth 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
10 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Worth County compares with Georgia
Worth County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Worth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Worth County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Worth County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow 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 Worth County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Worth County. They injured 154 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 31781 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-037400 (1), CR-041200 (1), CR-256 (1), CR-409 (1) and SR-256 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31781 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Worth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-037400 | 1 |
| CR-041200 | 1 |
| CR-256 | 1 |
| CR-409 | 1 |
| SR-256 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Worth County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia Highway 133 At Georgia Highway 112 | 8 |
| E Franklin St | 4 |
| Georgia Highway 133 At Bridgeboro Anderson City Ro | 3 |
| Ga 300 Near Ga 32 | 3 |
| Ga 300 / Ga 32 | 3 |
| Ga 133 At Ga 112 | 3 |
| Cane Mill Rd / Phillip Causey Rd | 2 |
| Findley | 2 |
ZIP 31781 at a glance
| Population | 2,174 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,991 |
| Median home value | $104,603 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Worth 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +16% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +8% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +61% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 31781
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31781?
Worth County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 154 people and killing 20.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31781?
The worst month is November: 11.1% of truck crashes in Worth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31781?
Since 2015, Worth County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31781 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Worth County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31781?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.