ZIP 31408 (Savannah, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31408: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 31408 at a glance: I-16 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31408 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-95 (10), US-17 (8) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 80 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31408 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Chatham County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Chatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 12 |
| I-95 | 10 |
| US-17 | 8 |
| 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 31408 at a glance
| Population | 11,621 |
| Density | 213 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,839 |
| Median home value | $173,415 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 127 to 313. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31408
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31408?
3,164 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,650 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31408?
Since 2015, I-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31408: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31408?
August has the most truck crashes in Chatham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31408?
Garbage trucks were involved in 80 reported crashes in Chatham County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31408 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chatham County has 86.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31408?
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.