ZIP 31516 (Blackshear, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pierce 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 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Georgia
Pierce County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Pierce County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pierce County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Pierce County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31516 is US-84, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave (1), SR-520 (1) and Sr-4Bu State St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31516 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-147/AUGUSTA Ave | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| Sr-4Bu State St | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Midway Church Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Zero Bay Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 At New School Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Midway Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga15 Near Carter Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Gilman Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Midway Church Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31516 at a glance
| Population | 15,623 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,203 |
| Median home value | $140,273 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -10% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +27% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31516
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31516?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pierce County (60 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31516?
Since 2015, US-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31516: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31516?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31516?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pierce County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31516 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pierce County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31516?
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.