ZIP 31009 (Cadwell, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Laurens 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
5 of 646 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laurens County compares with Georgia
Laurens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laurens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laurens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Laurens County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Laurens County at a glance: 1 in 119 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laurens County. They injured 394 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31009 since 2015: CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd (1), SR-117 (1), SR-126 (1) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31009 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laurens County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 9 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 338 | 5 |
| I-16 Wb / Ga 199 | 4 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Thairdell Road | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 199 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near State Route 19 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Georgia 26 | 3 |
ZIP 31009 at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,250 |
| Median home value | $219,555 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laurens 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 | 39 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 39 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 47 | +19% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 54 | +16% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31009
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31009?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurens County (394 injured, 26 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31009?
Truck crashes in Laurens County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31009?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31009 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurens County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31009?
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.