ZIP 31410 (Savannah, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31410: 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 31410 at a glance: US-17 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31410: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chatham County. They injured 1,650 people and killed 90.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
US-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31410 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Cs-E Victory Dr (1), E Bay St (1) and E President St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 80 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
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 31410 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chatham County.
- Check whether your routes use US-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 2 |
| Cs-E Victory Dr | 1 |
| E Bay St | 1 |
| E President St | 1 |
| I-16 | 1 |
| Mu-7 White Bluff Rd | 1 |
| Us-Sr25 | 1 |
| Us-Sr26 | 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 31410 at a glance
| Population | 22,214 |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,807 |
| Median home value | $407,895 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 31410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31410?
3,164 truck crashes have been reported in Chatham County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,650 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31410?
US-17 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31410 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31410?
Truck crashes in Chatham County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31410?
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 31410 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 31410?
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.