ZIP 31008 (Byron, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Peach 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
6 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Peach County compares with Georgia
Peach County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Peach County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Peach County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 31.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Peach County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) 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 Peach County: 0.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Peach County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31008 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (3), SR-96 (2) and CR-0740 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31008 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Peach County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Peach County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Peach County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 401 Near Ga 49 | 10 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 96 | 8 |
| Ga 49 | 6 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 247C | 4 |
| I 75 Near 247C | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-75 No Near Sr 247C | 4 |
| I-75 North / Sr 49 | 4 |
ZIP 31008 at a glance
| Population | 22,602 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,992 |
| Median home value | $208,680 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Peach 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | -24% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +82% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31008
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31008?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Peach County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 239 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31008?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31008 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31008?
June has the most truck crashes in Peach County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31008?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Peach County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31008 compared with Georgia?
Peach County records 118.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31008?
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.