ZIP 31312 (Guyton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Effingham 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
17 of 477 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Effingham County compares with Georgia
Effingham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Effingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Effingham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Effingham County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 31312: I-16 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31312 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 477 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Effingham County. They injured 249 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.2% 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 31312 is I-16, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-17 (3), SR-21 (3) and SR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31312 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Effingham County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Sr 26 Near Sr 17 | 4 |
| Sr 21 At Sr 119 | 3 |
| Midland | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Near Old River Road | 3 |
| I-16 W Mm 147.5 | 3 |
| I-16 / Old River Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 80 / Old River Rd | 3 |
ZIP 31312 at a glance
| Population | 25,991 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,750 |
| Median home value | $295,080 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Effingham 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | -3% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 44 | +65% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31312
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31312?
Since 2015, 477 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Effingham County (249 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31312?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31312: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31312?
Truck crashes in Effingham County peak in April, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31312?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Effingham County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31312 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Effingham County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31312?
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.