ZIP 31044 (Jeffersonville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Twiggs 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
4 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Twiggs County compares with Georgia
Twiggs County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Twiggs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Twiggs County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 330.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Twiggs County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Twiggs County at a glance: 2.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Twiggs County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 207 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31044 is I-16, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (3), CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd (1) and SR-358 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31044 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Twiggs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| SR-358 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Twiggs County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 8 |
| Interstate 16 West Near Sgoda Road | 4 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near Georgia 96 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 West Near State Route 358 | 3 |
| I-16 / Ga 96 | 3 |
| I 16 W At Milepost 8.00 | 3 |
| I 16 Near Bullard Rd | 3 |
| Ga 96 .1 Mi W Of Ga 87 | 2 |
ZIP 31044 at a glance
| Population | 3,082 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,152 |
| Median home value | $98,368 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Twiggs 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +82% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31044
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31044?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Twiggs County (207 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31044?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31044: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31044?
The worst month is May: 10.4% of truck crashes in Twiggs County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31044?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Twiggs County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31044 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 330.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Twiggs County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31044?
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.