ZIP 31322 (Pooler, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31322: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chatham 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with Georgia
Chatham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Chatham County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 31322: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31322 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.2 vs 3.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chatham County. They injured 1,650 people and killed 90.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). It is followed by I-95 (10), SR-26 (5) and US-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 80 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31322 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 15 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-26 | 5 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| SR-80 | 19 |
| SR-21 | 17 |
| Dean Forest Rd | 15 |
| I-16 | 14 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 8 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
ZIP 31322 at a glance
| Population | 30,145 |
| Density | 395 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,344 |
| Median home value | $311,333 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 163 | +28% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 180 | +10% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 313 | +74% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 127 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 313. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31322
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31322?
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chatham County (1,650 injured, 90 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31322?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31322: 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31322?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Chatham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31322?
Since 2015, Chatham County has reported 80 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31322 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31322?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.