ZIP 31326 (Rincon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31326: 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.
The headline for ZIP 31326: 3.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31326: 1.2 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Effingham County has recorded 477 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
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 31326 is I-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-17 (5), SR-21 (4) and SR-17 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31326 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 8 |
| US-17 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| CR-030700 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Augusta Road | 1 |
| Ga Visitor Center Rd I-95 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-119 | 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 31326 at a glance
| Population | 23,940 |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,145 |
| Median home value | $277,001 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31326
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31326?
Effingham County has had 477 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 249 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31326?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31326 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31326?
April has the most truck crashes in Effingham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31326?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Effingham County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31326 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Effingham County records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31326?
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.