ZIP 31036 (Hawkinsville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Georgia
Pulaski County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| 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) | 30.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Pulaski County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Pulaski County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pulaski County. They injured 50 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
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 31036 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 257 | 2 |
| Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 27 At Ga 26 | 2 |
| Ga 27 Mm 22 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 27 / Ga Hwy 257 | 2 |
| Mm11 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| 31' N Of Spring | 1 |
ZIP 31036 at a glance
| Population | 10,960 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,482 |
| Median home value | $162,003 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -14% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31036
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31036?
Pulaski County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31036?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31036?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31036 compared with Georgia?
Pulaski County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31036?
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.