ZIP 31088 (Warner Robins, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31088: 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 |
Houston County has lower values than Georgia for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 694 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houston County since 2015: 377 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31088 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (3), SR-247 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (26% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31088 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Houston County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| I-75N | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| Sr-247Co Watson Blvd | 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 31088 at a glance
| Population | 58,585 |
| Density | 768 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,082 |
| Median home value | $200,635 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31088
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31088?
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 31088?
I-75 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31088 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31088?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31088?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31088 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31088?
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.