ZIP 31523 (Brunswick, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glynn 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
19 of 667 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glynn County compares with Georgia
Glynn County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glynn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glynn County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Glynn County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Glynn County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Glynn County has recorded 667 truck crashes since 2015, with 370 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31523 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (3), I-85 (1) and Norwich St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31523 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glynn County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Glynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 520 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glynn County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| Ga 27 | 7 |
| Ga 25 | 4 |
| Pilot Ln | 4 |
| Ga 520 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| Interstate 95 Northbound Near Blythe Island Drive | 3 |
| I-95 Sb Near Ga Spur 25 | 3 |
ZIP 31523 at a glance
| Population | 15,402 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,988 |
| Median home value | $306,676 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glynn 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 | 42 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 50 | +21% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 42 | -17% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 63 | +51% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31523
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31523?
Since 2015, 667 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glynn County (370 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31523?
I-95 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31523 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31523?
May has the most truck crashes in Glynn County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31523?
Since 2015, Glynn County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31523 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glynn County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31523?
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.