ZIP 31557 (Patterson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31557: 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). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pierce County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31557 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-84 (2), SR-15 (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31557 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pierce County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| 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 31557 at a glance
| Population | 3,687 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,083 |
| Median home value | $129,943 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31557
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31557?
Pierce County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31557?
The worst month is October: 15.2% of truck crashes in Pierce County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31557?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pierce County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31557 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pierce County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31557?
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.