ZIP 31556 (Offerman, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31556: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Pierce County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pierce County at a glance: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pierce County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.1%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31556 since 2015: SR-15 (2), US-84 (2) and SR-38 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31556 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.1% 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
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 Pierce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 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 31556 at a glance
| Population | 20 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 31556
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31556?
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 31556?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31556?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31556 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 41.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pierce County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31556?
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.