ZIP 31599 (Jesup, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31599: 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. It runs above Georgia on 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
Wayne County has recorded 146 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-270 Morning Glory Cir (1), SR-27 (1) and US-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31599 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-169, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-169 | 2 |
| CR-270 Morning Glory Cir | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| US-341 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 31599 at a glance
| Population | 1,058 |
| Density | 870 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 31599
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31599?
Wayne County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31599?
NHTSA data shows SR-169 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31599 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31599?
March has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31599?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31599 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 37.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31599?
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.