ZIP 30256 (Meansville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30256: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
6 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Georgia
Pike County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 10.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 100% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 9 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 10.5%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30256 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-042800 (1), CR-CALDWELL Road (1) and E Lee St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 8.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30256 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 3 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| E Lee St | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 74 | 2 |
| Highway 18 Near Sands Rd | 2 |
| Highway 362 W Near Coggins St | 2 |
| Adams Rd At Old Meansville Rd | 1 |
| Barnesville Street Near Beckham Street | 1 |
| Cook Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Birchwood Dr | 1 |
| County Line Rd Near Highway 41 | 1 |
ZIP 30256 at a glance
| Population | 2,838 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,571 |
| Median home value | $282,523 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +52% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30256
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30256?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30256?
Since 2015, US-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30256: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30256?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30256?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 8.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30256 compared with Georgia?
Pike County records 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30256?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.