ZIP 31050 (Knoxville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Georgia
Crawford County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Crawford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crawford County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.1%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.0% 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 31050 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31050 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% 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
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-45 Chestnut Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Coweta Heard Road | 2 |
| Highway 341 South At Sand Pit Road | 2 |
| Sr 96 W Near River Rd | 2 |
| Ga 401 Near Ga 49 | 1 |
| Ga 7 | 1 |
| Ga 7 @Hopewell Rd | 1 |
| Ga Hwy 22 Mm 2 | 1 |
| Ga Hwy 42 North Near Hays Farm Road | 1 |
ZIP 31050 at a glance
| Population | 1,305 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,340 |
| Median home value | $317,084 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +20% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31050?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (32 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31050?
The worst month is May: 14.0% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31050?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31050 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31050?
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.