ZIP 30014 (Covington, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
17 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Georgia
Newton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Newton County: 1.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 503 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-20 (2), SR-12 (2) and SR-142 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-142 | 2 |
| CR-051800 | 1 |
| CR-ACCESS Road | 1 |
| CR-ROCKY Plains Road | 1 |
| Cs-Access Rd | 1 |
| Hazelbrand Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-20 East | 5 |
| I-20 East / Almon Rd | 4 |
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-142 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 4 |
ZIP 30014 at a glance
| Population | 41,425 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,254 |
| Median home value | $291,797 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +136% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30014
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30014?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 275 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30014?
SR-11 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30014 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30014?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in January, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30014 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30014?
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.