ZIP 31308 (Ellabell, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31308: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bryan 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
8 of 450 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bryan County compares with Georgia
Bryan County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bryan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bryan County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bryan County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bryan County: 1.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Bryan County has recorded 450 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31308 is I-16, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-26 (6), SR-17 (3) and SR-0404 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31308 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bryan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 12 |
| SR-26 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-0404 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bryan County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| SR-144 | 8 |
| SR-25 | 6 |
| Ga 404 Near Ga 30 | 5 |
| State Route 25 At Interstate 95 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Near Sr 204 | 3 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 86 | 3 |
| I-16E Mm 141 | 3 |
ZIP 31308 at a glance
| Population | 8,416 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,061 |
| Median home value | $164,180 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bryan 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 25 | +1% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | -6% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 49 | +108% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 31308
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31308?
Since 2015, 450 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bryan County (241 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31308?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31308 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31308?
The worst month is April: 10.9% of truck crashes in Bryan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31308?
Since 2015, Bryan County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31308 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bryan County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31308?
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.