ZIP 31553 (Nahunta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31553: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brantley 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brantley County compares with Georgia
Brantley County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brantley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brantley County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Brantley County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Brantley County at a glance: 13.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brantley County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-301 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-23 (1), SR-520 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31553 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brantley County.
- Look at alternatives to US-301 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.3% 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
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 Brantley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-301 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brantley County) |
|---|---|
| Ga520 At Paloma | 2 |
| Georgia 520 At Georgia 15 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Wb At Raybon Rd | 2 |
| Sr-23 At Us-82 | 2 |
| Browntown Rd | 1 |
| Caney Bay Road | 1 |
| Cannon Street At Ga 520 | 1 |
| Cleveland St Hwy 82 520 | 1 |
ZIP 31553 at a glance
| Population | 5,386 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,665 |
| Median home value | $92,217 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brantley 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 | 9 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | -19% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31553
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31553?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Brantley County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31553?
US-301 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31553 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31553?
The worst month is April: 17.2% of truck crashes in Brantley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31553?
Since 2015, Brantley County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31553 compared with Georgia?
Brantley County records 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31553?
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.