ZIP 31034 (Hardwick, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baldwin 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
13 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baldwin County compares with Georgia
Baldwin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baldwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baldwin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Baldwin County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Baldwin County at a glance: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Baldwin County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31034 since 2015: SR-22 (4), SR-49 (4), SR-24 (3), SR-1085 (1) and SR-243 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31034 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Baldwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-1085 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-441 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| Us-Sr24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baldwin County) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| N Columbia St | 3 |
| E Martin Luther King Jr Dr S Near N Jefferson St | 2 |
| N Elbert St / E Hancock St | 2 |
| N Jefferson St / Tate Ter | 2 |
| North Columbia | 2 |
ZIP 31034 at a glance
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baldwin 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -15% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +31% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31034?
Since 2015, 243 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baldwin County (122 injured, 18 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31034?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Baldwin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31034?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baldwin County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31034 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Baldwin County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31034?
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.