ZIP 31642 (Pearson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atkinson 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
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atkinson County compares with Georgia
Atkinson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atkinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atkinson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 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) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Atkinson County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Atkinson County at a glance: February worst month: 17.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atkinson County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31642 happened on SR-520 (2), SR-31 (1) and US-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31642 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Atkinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atkinson County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 135 / Antioch Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 31 Near Charity Road | 2 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 31 | 2 |
| Ga 520 At Ga 135 | 2 |
| Ga 89 250 Feet North Guest Pond Rd | 2 |
| Sr 31 Near 89 | 2 |
| Sr 520 At Boone Rd | 2 |
| E At Church St | 1 |
ZIP 31642 at a glance
| Population | 4,617 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,574 |
| Median home value | $86,362 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atkinson 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +76% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31642
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31642?
Atkinson County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31642?
February has the most truck crashes in Atkinson County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31642?
Since 2015, Atkinson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31642 compare with Georgia?
Atkinson County records 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31642?
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.