ZIP 31548 (Kingsland, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31548: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
5 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Georgia
Camden County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Camden County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Camden County: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 261 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31548 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-40 (3) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31548 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 12 |
| SR-40 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| Sb 20 Milemarker | 3 |
| Ga-40 W At Milepost 15.00 | 3 |
| E King Ave / May Creek Dr | 3 |
| E King Ave | 3 |
| 95 18 Milemarker | 2 |
| Charlie Smith Sr Hwy At St Marys Rd | 2 |
| Exit 14 | 2 |
ZIP 31548 at a glance
| Population | 24,070 |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,804 |
| Median home value | $248,125 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 31 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 43 | +79% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31548
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31548?
Camden County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 261 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31548?
I-95 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31548 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31548?
The worst month is April: 11.6% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31548?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31548 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31548?
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.