ZIP 31078 (Roberta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31078: 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.
Crawford County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31078 since 2015: SR-22 (1), SR-42 (1) and SR-96 (1). No single road stands out.
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 31078 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 31078 at a glance
| Population | 3,199 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,688 |
| Median home value | $128,837 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31078?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31078?
May has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31078 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 31078?
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.