ZIP 31031 (Gordon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31031: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilkinson 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkinson County compares with Georgia
Wilkinson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkinson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Wilkinson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilkinson County: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Wilkinson County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31031 happened on CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1), Cs-085609 (1), SR-1085 (1), SR-18 (1) and SR-243 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31031 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| Cs-085609 | 1 |
| SR-1085 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Georgia Highway 18 At Georgia Highway 243 | 4 |
| Ga 29 At Ga 112 | 3 |
| Fall Line Fwy | 2 |
| Ga 29 Near Ga 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 29 At Ga Hwy 112 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 540 Near Ga Hwy 441 | 2 |
| Ga. Hwy 540 At Ga. Hwy 57 | 2 |
| Gray | 2 |
ZIP 31031 at a glance
| Population | 6,948 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,542 |
| Median home value | $118,288 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkinson 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 17 | +52% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31031
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31031?
Wilkinson County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31031?
May has the most truck crashes in Wilkinson County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31031?
Since 2015, Wilkinson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31031 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilkinson County has 161.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31031?
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.