ZIP 31790 (Sycamore, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31790: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Turner 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
3 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Turner County compares with Georgia
Turner County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Turner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Turner County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 232.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Turner County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Turner County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Turner County has recorded 242 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31790 is I-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31790 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Turner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Turner County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 Southbound Near Georgia Highway 159 | 3 |
| I 75 Mile S Near Mm83 I 75 | 3 |
| Ga 107 / Rebecca Waterloo Rd | 3 |
| 75S Mm75 | 2 |
| Georgia 401 North Near Georgia Highway 112 East | 2 |
| Georgia-107 0.1 Mile East Newton Road | 2 |
| I 75 N Near Mile Marker 81 | 2 |
ZIP 31790 at a glance
| Population | 2,643 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,365 |
| Median home value | $109,260 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Turner 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +6% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +53% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31790
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31790?
Since 2015, 242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Turner County (111 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31790?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31790 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31790?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Turner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31790?
Since 2015, Turner County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31790 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Turner County has 232.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31790?
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.