ZIP 31309 (Fleming, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31309: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Liberty 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
9 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Georgia
Liberty County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Liberty County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Liberty County: 2.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Liberty County has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 2.5% 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 (9). Next come US-17 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31309 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.5% 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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 9 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| W Oglethorpe Hwy | 9 |
| E Oglethorpe Hwy | 6 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 79 | 4 |
| W Oglethorpe | 4 |
| Interstate 95 South Near State Route 25 Mm67 | 3 |
| Interstate 95 Nb Near Mile Marker 68 | 3 |
| I-95 Nb Mm 71 | 3 |
ZIP 31309 at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,450 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +7% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +53% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 31309
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31309?
435 truck crashes have been reported in Liberty County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 256 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31309?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31309 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31309?
October has the most truck crashes in Liberty County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31309?
Since 2015, Liberty County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31309 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Liberty County has 52.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31309?
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.