ZIP 31042 (Irwinton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31042: 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 |
Wilkinson County sits below Georgia 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilkinson County since 2015: 128 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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
SR-29 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31042 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1) and US-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Wilkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| US-441 | 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 31042 at a glance
| Population | 1,600 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,569 |
| Median home value | $70,594 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31042
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31042?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Wilkinson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 128 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31042?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31042?
Truck crashes in Wilkinson County peak in May, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31042?
Since 2015, Wilkinson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31042 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Wilkinson County records 161.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31042?
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.