ZIP 31555 (Odum, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31555: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
4 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Georgia
Wayne County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wayne County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 6.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 118 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31555 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-121 (1), SR-169 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31555 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Doctor Town Near Ga 38 | 2 |
| Doctortown Rd | 2 |
| Ga 169 /Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 27 At Ga 38 | 2 |
| Ga 38 / Ga 27 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Ga 23 | 2 |
| Ga 38 Near Sunset Blvd | 2 |
| Ga27 At Aspinwall Break | 2 |
ZIP 31555 at a glance
| Population | 2,926 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,516 |
| Median home value | $110,848 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +11% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -21% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +55% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31555
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31555?
Wayne County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31555?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31555?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31555 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 37.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31555?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.