ZIP 31558 (Saint Marys, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31558: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Camden 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
5 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Georgia
Camden County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Camden County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Camden County at a glance: 6.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 397 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camden County since 2015: 261 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31558 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-95 (3) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31558 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 4 |
| Sb 20 Milemarker | 3 |
| Ga-40 W At Milepost 15.00 | 3 |
| E King Ave / May Creek Dr | 3 |
| E King Ave | 3 |
| 95 18 Milemarker | 2 |
| Charlie Smith Sr Hwy At St Marys Rd | 2 |
| Exit 14 | 2 |
ZIP 31558 at a glance
| Population | 22,591 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,268 |
| Median home value | $295,856 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 31 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 43 | +79% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31558
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31558?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 261 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31558?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in April, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31558?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31558 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31558?
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.