ZIP 31005 (Bonaire, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Georgia
Houston County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Houston County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 694 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 377 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31005 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-96 (4), Hawkinsville Road (1) and Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Houston County.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 4 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| Sr-247Co Watson Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 247 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 South Near Perry Parkway | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| Perry Pkwy | 3 |
| Interstate 75 North Near Perry Parkway | 3 |
| I-75S Mm131 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb Near Mm 139 | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 129 | 3 |
ZIP 31005 at a glance
| Population | 22,063 |
| Density | 369 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,461 |
| Median home value | $280,653 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 41 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 51 | +24% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | -16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 65 | +53% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31005?
Houston County has had 694 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31005?
I-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31005 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31005?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31005 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Houston County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31005?
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.