ZIP 30054 (Oxford, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30054: 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.
Newton County at a glance: 1.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 275 people and killed 29.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30054 is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-20 (2), SR-142 (2) and CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30054 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| SR-142 | 2 |
| CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-007500/OLD Covington Hwy Sw | 1 |
| CR-051800 | 1 |
| CR-ACCESS Road | 1 |
| Cs-Access Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Sigman 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 30054 at a glance
| Population | 10,730 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,427 |
| Median home value | $308,761 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30054?
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (275 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30054?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30054: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30054?
January has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30054?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30054 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 32.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30054?
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.