ZIP 31749 (Enigma, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31749: 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 |
Berrien County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Berrien County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berrien County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
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 31749 since 2015: SR-520 (2) and SR-125 (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 31749 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Berrien County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 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 31749 at a glance
| Population | 2,557 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,487 |
| Median home value | $96,109 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31749
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31749?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berrien County (56 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31749?
The worst month is April: 14.1% of truck crashes in Berrien County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31749?
Since 2015, Berrien County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31749 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Berrien County has 46.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31749?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.