ZIP 30286 (Thomaston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30286: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upson 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
5 of 131 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upson County compares with Georgia
Upson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Upson County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Upson County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 131 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upson County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30286 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-042800 (1), CR-421 Logtown Rd (1), E Lee St (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30286 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Upson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Upson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-421 Logtown Rd | 1 |
| E Lee St | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upson County) |
|---|---|
| Center St / Gordon St | 2 |
| E Main Street @Glendale Road | 2 |
| Ga 74 0.1 East Woodall Road | 2 |
| Gordon St / Church St | 2 |
| Sr 36 Ben Hill St | 2 |
| 6Th Ave 25 Ft E A Street | 1 |
| Barnesville Highway At Blackgum Dr | 1 |
| Barnesville Hwy / W Moores Cr | 1 |
ZIP 30286 at a glance
| Population | 24,726 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,087 |
| Median home value | $178,467 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upson 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | -16% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +48% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30286
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30286?
131 truck crashes have been reported in Upson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 83 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30286?
Truck crashes in Upson County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30286?
Since 2015, Upson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30286 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Upson County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30286?
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.