ZIP 31327 (Sapelo Island, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McIntosh 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
0 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McIntosh County compares with Georgia
McIntosh County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McIntosh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McIntosh County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 39.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
McIntosh County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in McIntosh County: 1.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McIntosh County. They injured 175 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31327 since 2015: I-95 (2), SR-25 (1) and SR-99 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McIntosh County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 Sb Mm 58 | 6 |
| Mm 54 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Mm 46 | 3 |
| I-95 Sb At Mm 55 | 3 |
| 1-95 Mm52 | 2 |
| Ga 405 Nb Near Jones Rd Overpass | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 405 Near Youngs Island Overpass | 2 |
| Georgia Hwy 405 Nb 58Mm Near Exit 58/Ga Hwy 57 | 2 |
ZIP 31327 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McIntosh 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 | 18 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +1% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | -34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +91% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31327?
McIntosh County has had 256 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31327?
May has the most truck crashes in McIntosh County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31327?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in McIntosh County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31327 compare with Georgia?
McIntosh County records 175.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31327?
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.