ZIP 31323 (Riceboro, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31323: 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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).
The headline for Liberty County: 2.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Liberty County. They injured 256 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31323 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-25 | 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 31323 at a glance
| Population | 1,364 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,782 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 40 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31323?
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Liberty County (256 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31323?
I-95 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31323 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31323?
Truck crashes in Liberty County peak in October, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31323?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Liberty County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31323 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Liberty County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31323?
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.