ZIP 31510 (Alma, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bacon 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
5 of 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bacon County compares with Georgia
Bacon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bacon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bacon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Bacon County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bacon County: 7.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bacon County. They injured 85 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-4 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31510 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-RADIO Station Road (1), CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31510 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bacon County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bacon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-RADIO Station Road | 1 |
| CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bacon County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 4 Mm 13 Lat N 31 36.2688 Long W 82 27.7224 | 2 |
| Ga32 Near Teakwood | 2 |
| Georgia 32 At Old Dixie School Road | 2 |
| Highway 32 E At 928 Highway 32 E Satilla Remc | 2 |
| Hwy 32 E Near Hwy 203 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| Sr 4 At Ga23 | 2 |
| State Route 4 Near Marigold Lane | 2 |
ZIP 31510 at a glance
| Population | 9,685 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,958 |
| Median home value | $107,586 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bacon 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +58% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31510
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31510?
100 truck crashes have been reported in Bacon County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31510?
SR-4 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31510 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31510?
March has the most truck crashes in Bacon County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31510?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Bacon County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31510 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bacon County has 74.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31510?
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.