ZIP 31549 (Lumber City, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31549: 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 has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Telfair County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Telfair County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-026700 Tom Haley Rd (1), SR-0135 (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31549 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Telfair County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-135 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% 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
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 Telfair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| CR-026700 Tom Haley Rd | 1 |
| SR-0135 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 31549 at a glance
| Population | 1,803 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,402 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 31549
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31549?
Telfair County has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31549?
NHTSA data shows SR-135 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31549 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31549?
Truck crashes in Telfair County peak in April, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Telfair County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31549 compared with Georgia?
Telfair County records 62.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31549?
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.