ZIP 31791 (Sylvester, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31791: 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 has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Worth County at a glance: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Worth County since 2015: 154 people were injured and 20 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31791 is SR-133, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-037400 (1), CR-409 (1) and CR-SPRING Flats Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31791 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-133, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Worth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-133 | 3 |
| CR-037400 | 1 |
| CR-409 | 1 |
| CR-SPRING Flats Road | 1 |
| SR-256 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 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 31791 at a glance
| Population | 11,255 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,530 |
| Median home value | $107,299 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31791
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31791?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Worth County (154 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31791?
Since 2015, SR-133 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31791: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31791?
The worst month is November: 11.1% of truck crashes in Worth County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31791?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Worth County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31791 compared with Georgia?
Worth County records 102.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31791?
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.