ZIP 31815 (Lumpkin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31815: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stewart 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 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stewart County compares with Georgia
Stewart County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stewart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stewart County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Stewart County is lower on 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
Stewart County at a glance: July 15.5% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Stewart County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% 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 31815 happened on SR-1 (1) and SR-39 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31815 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.6% 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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 520 Mm6 | 3 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| Ga 1 At M 7 | 2 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 520 Mm 6 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Mm 7 | 2 |
| Sr520 At Sr27 | 2 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
ZIP 31815 at a glance
| Population | 2,792 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,417 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stewart 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +29% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | -19% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31815
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31815?
116 truck crashes have been reported in Stewart County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31815?
July has the most truck crashes in Stewart County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31815?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Stewart County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31815 compared with Georgia?
Stewart County records 207.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31815?
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.