ZIP 31816 (Manchester, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meriwether 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 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meriwether County compares with Georgia
Meriwether County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meriwether County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meriwether County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Meriwether County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Meriwether County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Meriwether County has recorded 177 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31816 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-017400 (1), SR-18 (1), SR-41 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31816 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.9% 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
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 Meriwether County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-017400 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meriwether County) |
|---|---|
| I 85 Sb Mm 31 | 3 |
| Ga 109 Mm 19 | 2 |
| Ga 362 Mm 13 | 2 |
| I-85 Mile Marker 30 | 2 |
| I-85 Mm 31 | 2 |
| Interstate 85 Sb Mm32 Near State Route 14 | 2 |
| N Talbotton St Sr 41 Near Gay Rd Conn | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
ZIP 31816 at a glance
| Population | 4,824 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,663 |
| Median home value | $134,804 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meriwether 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +40% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31816
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31816?
177 truck crashes have been reported in Meriwether County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 101 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31816?
Truck crashes in Meriwether County peak in April, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31816?
Since 2015, Meriwether County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31816 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meriwether County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31816?
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.