ZIP 31011 (Chauncey, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Georgia
Dodge County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Dodge County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dodge County: 14.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31011 happened on SR-27 (2), SR-87 (2), CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd (1), SR-165 (1) and SR-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31011 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| CR-0651 Pete Thomas Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 30 Mm2 | 2 |
| Sr 165 @Milan-Eastman Road | 2 |
| 0Ak | 1 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| A.Freamon Graham Near | 1 |
| Anson Ave At Norman | 1 |
| Antioch Church Road @Box Number 1384 | 1 |
| Bill Hamrick Road Near Ben Giddens Road | 1 |
ZIP 31011 at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,875 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | -17% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +28% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -4% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31011
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31011?
Dodge County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31011?
October has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31011?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31011 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31011?
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.