ZIP 31098 (Warner Robins, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31098: 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.
Houston County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 694 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houston County since 2015: 377 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31098 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-16 (4), I-75 (4), SR-96 (3), SR-247 (2) and Hawkinsville Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (26%).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31098 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Houston County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-16 | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| Hawkinsville Road | 1 |
| Mu-076703 Housers Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 31098 at a glance
| Population | 3,140 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,720 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 31098
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31098?
694 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 377 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31098?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31098?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31098 compare with Georgia?
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 31098?
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.