ZIP 31027 (East Dublin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31027: 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.
Laurens County at a glance: 1 in 119 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Laurens County. They injured 394 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Within this area, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-319 (2), CR-BEN Hall Lake Drive (1) and North Jefferson Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31027 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 3 |
| US-319 | 2 |
| CR-BEN Hall Lake Drive | 1 |
| North Jefferson Street | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 31027 at a glance
| Population | 10,684 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,048 |
| Median home value | $84,208 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 31027
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31027?
Since 2015, 646 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Laurens County (394 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31027?
SR-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31027 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31027?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Laurens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31027?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laurens County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31027 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laurens County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31027?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.