ZIP 31831 (Waverly Hall, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31831: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harris 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 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Georgia
Harris County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Harris County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Harris County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 155 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harris County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31831 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-22 (2), US-27 (2) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31831 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harris County.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| Ga-103 At Hunting Rd | 2 |
| I-85S Mm23 | 2 |
| N Mm16 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 2 |
| Sr 219 Near Pine Lake | 2 |
| 185Sb Mm34 | 1 |
| 30' W Of Macedonia Churc | 1 |
| Ga 1 @Fortune Hole Road | 1 |
ZIP 31831 at a glance
| Population | 4,446 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,214 |
| Median home value | $291,829 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31831
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31831?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harris County (91 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31831?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31831 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31831?
April has the most truck crashes in Harris County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31831?
Since 2015, Harris County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31831 compare with Georgia?
Harris County records 35.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31831?
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.