ZIP 31830 (Warm Springs, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31830: 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 |
Meriwether County has lower values than Georgia for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.4%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Meriwether County. They injured 101 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31830 happened on SR-116 (1), SR-41 (1), SR-56 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31830 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 31830 at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31830
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31830?
Meriwether County has had 177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31830?
The worst month is April: 12.4% of truck crashes in Meriwether County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31830?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Meriwether County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31830 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Meriwether County has 70.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31830?
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.