ZIP 31513 (Baxley, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31513: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appling 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
6 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appling County compares with Georgia
Appling County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appling County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appling County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 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) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Appling County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Appling County: 9.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 144 crashes involving commercial trucks in Appling County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-144 (1), US-1 (1) and US-341 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31513 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Appling County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-341 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appling County) |
|---|---|
| SR-144 | 4 |
| North Main St Sr 4 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
| Ga 121 | 2 |
| Ga 4 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 27 Near Nails Mobley Road | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Mile Marker 18 | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Sr 121 | 2 |
ZIP 31513 at a glance
| Population | 16,371 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,203 |
| Median home value | $76,881 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appling 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +37% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31513
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31513?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Appling County (113 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31513?
SR-27 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31513 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31513?
Truck crashes in Appling County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31513?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Appling County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31513 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Appling County has 64.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31513?
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.