ZIP 31543 (Hortense, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31543: 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 |
Brantley County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Brantley County: 13.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Brantley County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31543 happened on SR-23 (1), US-301 (1), US-82 (1) and Us-Sr 520 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31543 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Brantley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 520 | 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 31543 at a glance
| Population | 4,935 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,181 |
| Median home value | $89,176 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 31543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31543?
Brantley County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31543?
The worst month is April: 17.2% of truck crashes in Brantley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31543?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brantley County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31543 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brantley County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31543?
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.