ZIP 31824 (Preston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Georgia
Webster County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 41.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.8× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Webster County: 2.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Webster County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 103 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 17.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31824 since 2015: SR-520 (1) and US-280 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31824 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 41.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 Near Ga 41 | 3 |
| Ga 520 And Ga 41 | 3 |
| Ga 41 At Mile Marker 14 | 2 |
| Ga 520 Near Kimbrough Rd | 2 |
| Georgia 27 Near Bishop Johnson Road | 2 |
| Cass St At Georgia 153 | 1 |
| Churchill Road Near Ga 41 | 1 |
| Cr 101 Kimbrough | 1 |
ZIP 31824 at a glance
| Population | 1,066 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,742 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -18% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -12% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31824
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31824?
Webster County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31824?
The worst month is January: 17.5% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31824?
Since 2015, Webster County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31824 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 153.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31824?
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.