ZIP 31546 (Jesup, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31546: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
4 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Georgia
Wayne County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wayne County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 118 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 31546 happened on CR-270 Morning Glory Cir (1), SR-169 (1), SR-27 (1), US-301 (1) and US-341 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31546 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-270 Morning Glory Cir | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| US-341 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Doctor Town Near Ga 38 | 2 |
| Doctortown Rd | 2 |
| Ga 169 /Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 27 At Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Ga 23 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Sunset Blvd | 2 |
| Ga27 At Aspinwall Break | 2 |
ZIP 31546 at a glance
| Population | 7,097 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,912 |
| Median home value | $210,630 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -21% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +55% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31546
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31546?
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (118 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31546?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31546?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31546 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 37.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31546?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.