ZIP 31807 (Ellerslie, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31807: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harris 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 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Georgia
Harris County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Harris County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Harris County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harris County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31807 happened on SR-22 (3), US-80 (3), US-27 (2), Cs-Manchester Pkwy (1) and I-185 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31807 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Cs-Manchester Pkwy | 1 |
| I-185 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| Wooldridge Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| Ga-103 At Hunting Rd | 2 |
| I-85S Mm23 | 2 |
| N Mm16 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 2 |
| Sr 219 Near Pine Lake | 2 |
| 185Sb Mm34 | 1 |
| 30' W Of Macedonia Churc | 1 |
| Ga 1 @Fortune Hole Road | 1 |
ZIP 31807 at a glance
| Population | 2,704 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,345 |
| Median home value | $317,682 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31807
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31807?
Harris County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31807?
Truck crashes in Harris County peak in April, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31807?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Harris County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31807 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 35.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harris County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31807?
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.