ZIP 31331 (Townsend, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31331: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, McIntosh County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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
The worst month is May with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31331 is I-95, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-25 (2) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in McIntosh County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31331 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| 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 31331 at a glance
| Population | 6,101 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,336 |
| Median home value | $197,183 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31331
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31331?
256 truck crashes have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 175 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31331?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31331: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31331?
The worst month is May: 13.3% of truck crashes in McIntosh County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31331?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McIntosh County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31331 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 175.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McIntosh County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31331?
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.