ZIP 31316 (Ludowici, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Long 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
6 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Long County compares with Georgia
Long County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Long County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Long County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Long County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Long County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 17.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Long County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 17.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31316 happened on SR-119 (2) and US-301 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31316 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Long County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Long County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 2 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Long County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Georgia 38 At Mile Marker 9 | 2 |
| Sr 57 / Poole Rd | 2 |
| Cecil Noble Highway Near Reddish Road | 1 |
| Cypress St @Main St | 1 |
| Elim Church Rd / Wilkerson Rd | 1 |
| Elim Church Rd Lat N 31 45.3950 Long W 81 42.5465 | 1 |
| Elim Church Road Near Barrett Cemetery Rd | 1 |
ZIP 31316 at a glance
| Population | 13,812 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,766 |
| Median home value | $232,123 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Long 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +34% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31316
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31316?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Long County (50 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31316?
August has the most truck crashes in Long County, 17.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31316?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Long County since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31316 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Long County has 37.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31316?
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.