ZIP 31542 (Hoboken, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31542: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brantley 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brantley County compares with Georgia
Brantley County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brantley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brantley County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Brantley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Brantley County at a glance: 13.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brantley County. They injured 55 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.5% 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 31542 happened on SR-520 (1), US-1 (1) and US-301 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31542 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Brantley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brantley County) |
|---|---|
| Ga520 At Paloma | 2 |
| Georgia 520 At Georgia 15 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Wb At Raybon Rd | 2 |
| Sr-23 At Us-82 | 2 |
| Browntown Rd | 1 |
| Caney Bay Road | 1 |
| Cannon Street At Ga 520 | 1 |
| Cleveland St Hwy 82 520 | 1 |
ZIP 31542 at a glance
| Population | 2,635 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,938 |
| Median home value | $135,671 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brantley 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 | 9 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | -19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31542
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31542?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Brantley County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 55 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31542?
Truck crashes in Brantley County peak in April, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31542?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Brantley County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31542 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Brantley County records 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31542?
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.