ZIP 31551 (Mershon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pierce 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 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pierce County compares with Georgia
Pierce County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pierce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pierce County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Pierce County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pierce County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pierce County. They injured 60 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31551 happened on SR-15 (2), CR-RADIO Station Road (1) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-RADIO Station Road | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pierce County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 38 At Midway Church Rd | 3 |
| Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Zero Bay Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 At New School Rd | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Midway Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga15 Near Carter Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Gilman Rd | 2 |
| Sr 38 / Midway Church Rd | 2 |
ZIP 31551 at a glance
| Population | 1,010 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,565 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pierce 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -10% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +27% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31551
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31551?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pierce County (60 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31551?
October has the most truck crashes in Pierce County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31551?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31551 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31551?
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.