ZIP 31537 (Folkston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlton 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
5 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlton County compares with Georgia
Charlton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Charlton County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Charlton County at a glance: June worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlton County. They injured 70 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31537 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-1 (2) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31537 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Charlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-1 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlton County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 4 / Bowery Lane | 3 |
| Ga 4 Mm 1 | 2 |
| Ga 40 Mm 5 | 2 |
| Ga 94 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 Love St | 2 |
| Georgia 15 At Georgia 94 | 2 |
| Georgia 4 U.S. 1 At Newell Road | 2 |
ZIP 31537 at a glance
| Population | 9,349 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,461 |
| Median home value | $154,382 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlton 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31537
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31537?
Charlton County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31537?
The worst month is June: 19.2% of truck crashes in Charlton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31537?
Since 2015, Charlton County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31537 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Charlton County has 68.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31537?
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.