ZIP 31022 (Dudley, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31022: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Laurens County: 1 in 119 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Laurens County has recorded 646 truck crashes since 2015, with 394 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31022 is I-16, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Carolina St (1), SR-112 (1) and SR-126 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31022 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laurens County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| US-80 | 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 31022 at a glance
| Population | 1,817 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,875 |
| Median home value | $192,162 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 31022
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31022?
646 truck crashes have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 394 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31022?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31022: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31022?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Laurens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31022?
Since 2015, Laurens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31022 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Laurens County has 107.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31022?
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.