ZIP 31049 (Kite, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Georgia
Johnson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| 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) | 30.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Johnson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 45 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 30.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 17.8% of truck crashes.
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 31049 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-171 (1), SR-4 (1), US-221 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Johnson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31049 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| Marcus | 2 |
| Sr 15 50 Ft S Of Idylwild Road | 2 |
| Elm Street / Court Street | 1 |
| Ga 15 / Donovan Rd | 1 |
| Ga 15 /Toby Veal Rd | 1 |
| Ga 15 N 32 45.6303 W 82 44.4213 | 1 |
| Ga 78 / Greenway Cemetery Road | 1 |
| Ga 78 Mm 20 Lat 32 44.3102 Lon W 82 40.3181 | 1 |
ZIP 31049 at a glance
| Population | 1,557 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,429 |
| Median home value | $90,375 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +69% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -21% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31049
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31049?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (26 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31049?
October has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31049?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31049 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31049?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.