ZIP 31401 (Savannah, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chatham 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chatham County compares with Georgia
Chatham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Chatham County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 31401: US-17 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 31401.
Overview
Chatham County has recorded 3,164 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,650 people injured and 90 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-16 (7), I-95 (4) and SR-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
80 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31401 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-17 | 8 |
| I-16 | 7 |
| I-95 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Cantyre Street | 1 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 1 |
| E Bay St | 1 |
| E President St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 22 |
| SR-80 | 19 |
| SR-21 | 17 |
| Dean Forest Rd | 15 |
| I-16 | 14 |
| I 95 At I 16 | 8 |
| I-95 North / I-16 | 8 |
| Jimmy Deloach Pkwy / Morgan Lakes Ind Blvd | 8 |
ZIP 31401 at a glance
| Population | 20,445 |
| Density | 2,313 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,509 |
| Median home value | $542,210 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chatham 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 | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 163 | +28% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 180 | +10% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 313 | +74% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 127 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 313. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31401?
3,164 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,650 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31401?
NHTSA data shows US-17 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31401?
August has the most truck crashes in Chatham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31401 compare with Georgia?
Chatham County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31401?
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.