ZIP 31565 (Waverly, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31565: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Camden County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Camden County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Camden County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 261 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-85 (1) and SR-303 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31565 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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 | 9 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 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 31565 at a glance
| Population | 2,409 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,778 |
| Median home value | $242,178 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31565
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31565?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Camden County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 261 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31565?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31565 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31565?
Truck crashes in Camden County peak in April, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31565?
Since 2015, Camden County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31565 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Camden County has 55.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31565?
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.