ZIP 31012 (Chester, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31012: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dodge County at a glance: 14.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31012 since 2015: Carolina St (1), SR-126 (1), SR-26 (1), SR-87 (1) and US-23 (1). No single road stands out.
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 31012 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Carolina St | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| Us-Sr87 | 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 31012 at a glance
| Population | 2,802 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,391 |
| Median home value | $146,689 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 31012
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31012?
Dodge County has had 110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31012?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31012?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31012 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 31012?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.