ZIP 31539 (Hazlehurst, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31539: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jeff Davis 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 141 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jeff Davis County compares with Georgia
Jeff Davis County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jeff Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jeff Davis County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jeff Davis County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 141 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jeff Davis County. They injured 91 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-0135 (1), SR-19 (1) and US-221 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31539 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jeff Davis County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-135, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jeff Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-0135 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jeff Davis County) |
|---|---|
| Broxton Highway Near Kirkland Still Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 S Near Preston Long Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 / Mcelveen Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 At Ira Graham Rd | 2 |
| S Cromartie St At Lee St | 2 |
| Sr 135 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Sr 27 At Sr 135 | 2 |
| W. Coffee St At W. Coffee | 2 |
ZIP 31539 at a glance
| Population | 14,201 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,737 |
| Median home value | $113,731 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jeff Davis 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31539
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31539?
141 truck crashes have been reported in Jeff Davis County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 91 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31539?
Since 2015, SR-135 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31539: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31539?
Truck crashes in Jeff Davis County peak in November, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31539?
Since 2015, Jeff Davis County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31539 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Jeff Davis County records 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31539?
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.