ZIP 31028 (Centerville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Georgia
Houston County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Houston County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 694 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 377 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-96 (3), SR-247 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is September, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| Sr-247Co Watson Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 247 | 5 |
| Interstate 75 South Near Perry Parkway | 5 |
| SR-401 | 3 |
| Perry Pkwy | 3 |
| Interstate 75 North Near Perry Parkway | 3 |
| I-75S Mm131 | 3 |
| I-75 Sb Near Mm 139 | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 129 | 3 |
ZIP 31028 at a glance
| Population | 6,645 |
| Density | 875 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,342 |
| Median home value | $256,974 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 41 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 51 | +24% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 43 | -16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 65 | +53% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31028?
Since 2015, 694 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (377 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31028?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31028: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31028?
September has the most truck crashes in Houston County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31028 compare with Georgia?
Houston County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31028?
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.