ZIP 39824 (Bluffton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 39824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Georgia
Clay County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 56% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 43.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Clay County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clay County at a glance: 13.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 63.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 39824 since 2015: SR-1 (1), SR-216 (1), SR-37 (1) and US-27 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 39824 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-216 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 1 @Sr 37 | 3 |
| Ga1 | 3 |
| Ga1 / Ga 37 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| Sr37 Sr1 | 2 |
| Bluffton Rd At Walnut Rd | 1 |
| Cr 130 Lat 31 33 7.58 Lon W 84 58 23.00 | 1 |
| Ga 1 / Ga 37 | 1 |
ZIP 39824 at a glance
| Population | 480 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,353 |
| Median home value | $73,008 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | +14% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -13% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 39824
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 39824?
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (25 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 39824?
January has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 39824?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 39824 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Clay County records 96.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 39824?
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.