ZIP 31527 (Jekyll Island, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31527: 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
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
The worst month is May with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31527 happened on Norwich St (1), SR-25 (1) and Sr-25Se / Fj Torras Cswy (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31527 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| Norwich St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| Sr-25Se / Fj Torras Cswy | 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 31527 at a glance
| Population | 769 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $600,261 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31527
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31527?
Glynn County has had 667 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 35.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31527?
The worst month is May: 10.6% of truck crashes in Glynn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31527?
Since 2015, Glynn County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31527 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31527?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.