ZIP 31524 (Brunswick, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31524: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Glynn County at a glance: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 667 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Glynn County. They injured 370 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31524 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (4), I-85 (1) and Norwich St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31524 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Glynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 10 |
| SR-25 | 4 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr-25Se / Fj Torras Cswy | 1 |
| US-17 | 1 |
| US-25 | 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 31524 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31524
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31524?
667 truck crashes have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 370 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31524?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31524: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31524?
Truck crashes in Glynn County peak in May, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31524?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glynn County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31524 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Glynn County has 64.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31524?
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.