ZIP 31321 (Pembroke, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31321: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Bryan County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Bryan County at a glance: 1.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 450 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bryan County since 2015: 241 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31321 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-26 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31321 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Bryan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 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 31321 at a glance
| Population | 7,305 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,472 |
| Median home value | $184,014 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 49 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31321
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31321?
Bryan County has had 450 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31321?
I-16 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31321 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31321?
April has the most truck crashes in Bryan County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31321?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bryan County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31321 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bryan County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31321?
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.