ZIP 31329 (Springfield, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31329: 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 |
Effingham County sits below Georgia 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 31329: SR-21 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31329 since 2015.
Overview
Effingham County has recorded 477 truck crashes since 2015, with 249 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-21 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31329 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-030700 (1) and SR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31329 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Effingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 3 |
| CR-030700 | 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 31329 at a glance
| Population | 9,609 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,483 |
| Median home value | $241,910 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 31329
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31329?
477 truck crashes have been reported in Effingham County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 249 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31329?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31329: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31329?
April has the most truck crashes in Effingham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31329?
Since 2015, Effingham County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31329 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Effingham County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31329?
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.