ZIP 30018 (Jersey, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30018: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walton 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 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Georgia
Walton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Walton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Walton County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walton County. They injured 248 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30018 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-12 (2), SR-142 (2) and CR-051800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30018 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-142 | 2 |
| CR-051800 | 1 |
| CR-ACCESS Road | 1 |
| Cs-Access Rd | 1 |
| Hazelbrand Rd | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 3 |
| Interstate 20 Eb Near State Route 12 | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw Near Pavilion Pkwy | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw | 3 |
| Georgia 10 | 3 |
| Ga-138 | 3 |
ZIP 30018 at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +48% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 55 | +109% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30018
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30018?
Since 2015, 515 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walton County (248 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30018?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30018 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30018?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in April, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30018?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30018 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30018?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.