ZIP 31554 (Nicholls, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31554: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffee 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Georgia
Coffee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Georgia for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Coffee County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coffee County. They injured 156 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31554 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension (1), SR-158 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31554 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WEST 4Th Street Extension | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 32 Near Donnie Harper Road | 3 |
| Ga 32 50 Ft West Ga 149 | 3 |
| Ga 31 | 3 |
| Bowens Mill Rd Sw At Pope Dr | 2 |
| Bowens Mill Sw / Thompson Dr | 2 |
| Cypress St Near Billy Ray Vickers Ln | 2 |
| E. Ward St 50 Feet E West Green Rd | 2 |
| Ga 107 At Ga 31 | 2 |
ZIP 31554 at a glance
| Population | 7,393 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,504 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 18 | -43% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +14% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 27 | +31% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31554
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31554?
Coffee County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31554?
The worst month is June: 11.4% of truck crashes in Coffee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31554?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31554 compare with Georgia?
Coffee County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31554?
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.