ZIP 31047 (Kathleen, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31047: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Houston County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 694 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 22 killed.
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 (3). After it: SR-96 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (26%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31047 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 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 31047 at a glance
| Population | 20,203 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,332 |
| Median home value | $288,866 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31047
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31047?
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 31047?
I-75 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31047 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31047?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31047?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31047 compared with Georgia?
Houston County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31047?
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.