ZIP 31069 (Perry, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31069: 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 runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Houston County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 694 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31069 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 26% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31069 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Us-Sr7 | 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 31069 at a glance
| Population | 22,953 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,501 |
| Median home value | $226,000 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31069
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31069?
Since 2015, 694 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (377 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31069?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31069 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31069?
September has the most truck crashes in Houston County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31069?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31069 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31069?
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.