ZIP 31563 (Surrency, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Appling 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
6 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Appling County compares with Georgia
Appling County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Appling County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Appling County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Appling County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Appling County: 9.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Appling County has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31563 since 2015: SR-27 (2), SR-121 (1) and SR-144 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31563 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Appling County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Appling County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Appling County) |
|---|---|
| SR-144 | 4 |
| North Main St Sr 4 | 3 |
| East | 2 |
| Ga 121 | 2 |
| Ga 4 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 27 Near Nails Mobley Road | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Mile Marker 18 | 2 |
| Sr 27 Near Sr 121 | 2 |
ZIP 31563 at a glance
| Population | 1,196 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $105,400 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Appling 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 | 15 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +37% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31563
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31563?
144 truck crashes have been reported in Appling County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 113 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31563?
October has the most truck crashes in Appling County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31563?
Since 2015, Appling County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31563 compare with Georgia?
Appling County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31563?
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.