ZIP 31784 (Sale City, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31784: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mitchell 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
5 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Georgia
Mitchell County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Mitchell County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Mitchell County at a glance: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 127 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% 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 31784 since 2015: SR-112 (2), SR-133 (2), SR-37 (2), US-19 (2) and SR-300 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31784 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.2% 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
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-133 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 5 |
| River Rd Near 37 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Sr 37 At Sr 93 | 2 |
| U.S. Hwy. 19 N. At Broad St. | 2 |
| Us Hwy 19 N Near Oakland Ave. | 2 |
| Ga 112 176 Feet S Pleasant Hill Road | 2 |
| Ga 97 0.1 Miles North Sassafras Tea Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31784 at a glance
| Population | 451 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,607 |
| Median home value | $92,075 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 10 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +48% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -2% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31784
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31784?
Mitchell County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31784?
Truck crashes in Mitchell County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31784?
Since 2015, Mitchell County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31784 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 73.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31784?
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.