ZIP 31409 (Savannah, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31409: 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 runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 31409: I-16 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31409: 10 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-95 (6), US-17 (4) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
80 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31409 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| US-17 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-081400 | 1 |
| Cantyre Street | 1 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 1 |
| E Bay 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 31409 at a glance
| Population | 444 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 313 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 31409
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31409?
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chatham County (1,650 injured, 90 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31409?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31409 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31409?
August has the most truck crashes in Chatham County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31409?
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 31409 compared with Georgia?
Chatham County records 86.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31409?
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.