ZIP 31787 (Smithville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31787: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Georgia
Lee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Lee County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lee County: 8.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Lee County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31787 since 2015: Us-Sr3 (2). 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 31787 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr3 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 / Winifred Rd | 3 |
| Ga 195 | 2 |
| Ga 3 / Ledor Road | 2 |
| Ga 32 / Ga 91 | 2 |
| Ga 520 | 2 |
| Main St Near 4Th St | 2 |
| Philema Road At Gates Road | 2 |
| Sr 3 Near Century | 2 |
ZIP 31787 at a glance
| Population | 1,122 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,554 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +14% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -12% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +87% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31787
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31787?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 89 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31787?
The worst month is October: 15.8% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31787?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31787 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 32.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31787?
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.