ZIP 31562 (Saint George, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlton 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 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Charlton County compares with Georgia
Charlton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Charlton County has lower values than Georgia for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Charlton County: June 19.2% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Charlton County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31562 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31562 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Charlton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlton County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 4 / Bowery Lane | 3 |
| Ga 4 Mm 1 | 2 |
| Ga 40 Mm 5 | 2 |
| Ga 94 Mm 2 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 4 Love St | 2 |
| Georgia 15 At Georgia 94 | 2 |
| Georgia 4 U.S. 1 At Newell Road | 2 |
ZIP 31562 at a glance
| Population | 3,620 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,694 |
| Median home value | $123,016 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlton 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31562?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlton County (70 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31562?
Truck crashes in Charlton County peak in June, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31562?
Since 2015, Charlton County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31562 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Charlton County records 68.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31562?
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.