ZIP 31024 (Eatonton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
0 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Georgia
Putnam County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Putnam County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Putnam County at a glance: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 81 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31024 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (3), SR-24 (3) and CR-OLD Phoenix Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Putnam County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31024 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Phoenix Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 24 Near Bethel Church Road | 4 |
| Ga 44 | 3 |
| Ga 24 / Hipp Road | 3 |
| Ga 24 | 2 |
| Ga 24 / Franklin Rd | 2 |
| Ga 44 .03 Miles South River Oak Drive | 2 |
| Ga 44 .6 Miles N Rose Creek Rr | 2 |
| Hwy 16 / Hwy 44 | 2 |
ZIP 31024 at a glance
| Population | 21,601 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,971 |
| Median home value | $227,704 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 20 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | -19% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -43% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +56% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31024
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31024?
Putnam County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31024?
April has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31024?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31024 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31024?
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.