ZIP 31405 (Savannah, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31405: 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 |
Chatham County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 31405: I-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31405: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Chatham County has recorded 3,164 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,650 people injured and 90 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
I-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31405 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-95 (7), US-17 (4) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 80 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31405 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 11 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Cantyre Street | 1 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 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 31405 at a glance
| Population | 40,764 |
| Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,710 |
| Median home value | $330,267 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 31405
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31405?
Chatham County has had 3,164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,650 people and killing 90.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31405?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31405 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31405?
August has the most truck crashes in Chatham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31405?
80 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31405 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31405?
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.