ZIP 31021 (Dublin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31021: 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 |
Laurens County has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in Laurens County: 1 in 119 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 646 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laurens County since 2015: 394 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31021 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-16 (2), SR-29 (2), US-319 (2), North Jefferson Street (1) and SR-117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31021 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- 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 Laurens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-319 | 2 |
| North Jefferson Street | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 31021 at a glance
| Population | 28,190 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,697 |
| Median home value | $188,717 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31021?
646 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 394 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31021?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Laurens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31021?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31021 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurens County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31021?
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.