ZIP 31544 (Jacksonville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Telfair 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
2 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Telfair County compares with Georgia
Telfair County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Telfair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Telfair County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Telfair County sits below Georgia on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Telfair County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Telfair County. They injured 52 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31544 since 2015: SR-31 (1), US-319 (1), US-441 (1) and Us-Sr31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31544 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Telfair County.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Telfair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-319 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
| Us-Sr31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Telfair County) |
|---|---|
| Sr31 Near Mm15 | 3 |
| Ga 27 / Whatley Farm Rd | 2 |
| Georgia 31 At Fern Road | 2 |
| Third Avenue At Pine Street | 2 |
| 134 8Th St | 1 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
| E Oak St Spaulding Drive | 1 |
ZIP 31544 at a glance
| Population | 426 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,682 |
| Median home value | $79,729 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Telfair 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -48% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31544
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31544?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Telfair County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 52 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31544?
The worst month is April: 13.8% of truck crashes in Telfair County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31544?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Telfair County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31544 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Telfair County has 62.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31544?
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.