ZIP 31639 (Nashville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Berrien 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
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berrien County compares with Georgia
Berrien County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berrien County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berrien County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Berrien County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Berrien County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berrien County. They injured 56 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31639 since 2015: Cs-Chaserville Rd (1), SR-37 (1) and SR-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31639 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Berrien County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Cs-Chaserville Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berrien County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 11 0.22 Miles North Ken Holyoak Road | 2 |
| Ga 135 / Ga168 | 2 |
| Ga 520 0.1 Miles East Fire Tower Rd | 2 |
| Ga 520 Mm 3 | 2 |
| Ga 520 Near Robert Davis Rd | 2 |
| Ga Highway 37 Near Garner Rd | 2 |
| Adel Hwy / Dogwood Dr | 1 |
| Allenville Rd Near Ga 11 | 1 |
ZIP 31639 at a glance
| Population | 11,059 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,159 |
| Median home value | $143,276 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berrien 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 7 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +36% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31639
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31639?
Berrien County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31639?
Truck crashes in Berrien County peak in April, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31639?
Since 2015, Berrien County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31639 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Berrien County records 46.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31639?
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.