ZIP 31560 (Screven, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31560: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wayne County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 146 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31560 happened on US-84 (2) and SR-38 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31560 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 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 31560 at a glance
| Population | 2,852 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,540 |
| Median home value | $129,185 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 31560
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31560?
146 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31560?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in March, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31560?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31560 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 37.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31560?
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.