ZIP 31305 (Darien, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McIntosh 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
0 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McIntosh County compares with Georgia
McIntosh County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McIntosh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McIntosh County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 39.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
McIntosh County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McIntosh County: 1.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
McIntosh County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-25 (2), SR-99 (1) and US-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31305 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McIntosh County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 Sb Mm 58 | 6 |
| Mm 54 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Mm 46 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb At Mm 55 | 3 |
| 1-95 Mm52 | 2 |
| Ga 405 Nb Near Jones Rd Overpass | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 405 Near Youngs Island Overpass | 2 |
| Georgia Hwy 405 Nb 58Mm Near Exit 58/Ga Hwy 57 | 2 |
ZIP 31305 at a glance
| Population | 5,108 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,138 |
| Median home value | $167,187 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McIntosh 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +1% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | -34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +91% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31305?
256 truck crashes have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 175 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31305?
I-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31305 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31305?
Truck crashes in McIntosh County peak in May, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31305?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31305 compared with Georgia?
McIntosh County records 175.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31305?
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.