ZIP 31062 (Milledgeville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baldwin 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
13 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baldwin County compares with Georgia
Baldwin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baldwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baldwin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Baldwin County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Baldwin County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baldwin County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31062 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (4), SR-49 (4), SR-24 (3), SR-1085 (1) and SR-243 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31062 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baldwin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Baldwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-1085 | 1 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| Us-Sr24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baldwin County) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| N Columbia St | 3 |
| E Martin Luther King Jr Dr S Near N Jefferson St | 2 |
| N Elbert St / E Hancock St | 2 |
| N Jefferson St / Tate Ter | 2 |
| North Columbia | 2 |
ZIP 31062 at a glance
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baldwin 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 | 26 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -15% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | +31% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31062?
Baldwin County has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31062?
Truck crashes in Baldwin County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31062?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Baldwin County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31062 compared with Georgia?
Baldwin County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31062?
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.