ZIP 31023 (Eastman, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31023: 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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31023 is SR-87, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-27 (1), US-23 (1) and Us-Sr87 (1).
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 31023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-87 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 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 31023 at a glance
| Population | 13,964 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,021 |
| Median home value | $142,415 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 31023
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31023?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 86 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31023?
SR-87 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31023 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31023?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31023?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31023 compared with Georgia?
Dodge County records 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31023?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.