ZIP 31094 (Warthen, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31094: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
1 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Georgia
Washington County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Washington County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 141 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 129 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31094 since 2015: SR-88 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31094 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 15 | 4 |
| Deepstep Road / Yank Brown Rd | 2 |
| Ga 15 And Walker Lane | 2 |
| Ga Highway 272 At Tennille Oconee Rd | 2 |
| Ridge Rd At 24 | 2 |
| Sr 24 / Deepster Rd | 2 |
| Sr 24 @West Church St | 2 |
| Sr 24 West 264 Feet East Skyview Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31094 at a glance
| Population | 817 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,688 |
| Median home value | $185,458 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | -28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +72% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31094
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31094?
Washington County has had 149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 129 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31094?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31094?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Washington County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31094 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31094?
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.