ZIP 31793 (Tifton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31793: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tift 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
8 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tift County compares with Georgia
Tift County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tift County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tift County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tift County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 31793: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31793: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tift County. They injured 285 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-520 (3), CR-041200 (1) and US-319 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31793 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tift County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Tift County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-520 | 3 |
| CR-041200 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tift County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-75Nb Mm 58 Near Southwell Blvd | 4 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| N Mm63 | 3 |
| I 75 Nb Mm 68 Near Chula Brookfield Road | 3 |
| Ga35 / Ridge Ave | 3 |
| Ga 401 | 3 |
| 7Th Street / Virginia Ave | 2 |
ZIP 31793 at a glance
| Population | 10,585 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,693 |
| Median home value | $206,884 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tift 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 47 | +19% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | -31% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | +69% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31793
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31793?
543 truck crashes have been reported in Tift County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 285 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31793?
I-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31793 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31793?
The worst month is December: 12.3% of truck crashes in Tift County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31793?
Since 2015, Tift County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31793 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tift County has 110.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31793?
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.