ZIP 31017 (Danville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilkinson 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkinson County compares with Georgia
Wilkinson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkinson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Wilkinson County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wilkinson County: 10.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Wilkinson County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-29 (2), SR-96 (2) and SR-112 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31017 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkinson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-358 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia Highway 18 At Georgia Highway 243 | 4 |
| Ga 29 At Ga 112 | 3 |
| Fall Line Fwy | 2 |
| Ga 29 Near Ga 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 29 At Ga Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 540 Near Ga Hwy 441 | 2 |
| Ga. Hwy 540 At Ga. Hwy 57 | 2 |
| Gray | 2 |
ZIP 31017 at a glance
| Population | 1,382 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,167 |
| Median home value | $107,979 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkinson 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +52% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31017
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31017?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilkinson County (128 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31017?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31017 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31017?
Truck crashes in Wilkinson County peak in May, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31017?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wilkinson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31017 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 161.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilkinson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31017?
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.