ZIP 31501 (Waycross, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ware 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
4 of 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ware County compares with Georgia
Ware County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ware County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Ware County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Ware County: 8.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 314 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ware County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31501 since 2015: SR-4 (2), US-84 (2), CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave (1), SR-000400 (1) and SR-520 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31501 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave | 1 |
| SR-000400 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| Sr-4Bu State St | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ware County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 Near Community Dr | 4 |
| Ga 520 Near Zion Hill Rd | 3 |
| Ga 520 At Ga 4 Memorial Dr | 3 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| Carswell Ave | 2 |
| Francis St @Victory Dr | 2 |
| Ga 158 Mm 6 | 2 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
ZIP 31501 at a glance
| Population | 13,511 |
| Density | 435 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,314 |
| Median home value | $121,177 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ware 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 | 35 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | +4% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -37% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +27% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31501?
314 truck crashes have been reported in Ware County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 181 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31501?
Truck crashes in Ware County peak in January, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31501?
Since 2015, Ware County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31501 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ware County has 71.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31501?
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.