ZIP 30293 (Woodbury, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30293: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meriwether 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
10 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meriwether County compares with Georgia
Meriwether County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meriwether County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meriwether County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Meriwether County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Meriwether County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Meriwether County has recorded 177 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30293 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-18 (1), SR-41 (1), SR-56 (1), SR-74 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30293 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meriwether County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% 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 Meriwether County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meriwether County) |
|---|---|
| I 85 Sb Mm 31 | 3 |
| Ga 109 Mm 19 | 2 |
| Ga 362 Mm 13 | 2 |
| I-85 Mile Marker 30 | 2 |
| I-85 Mm 31 | 2 |
| Interstate 85 Sb Mm32 Near State Route 14 | 2 |
| N Talbotton St Sr 41 Near Gay Rd Conn | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
ZIP 30293 at a glance
| Population | 2,129 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,365 |
| Median home value | $121,225 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meriwether 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +40% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30293
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30293?
Meriwether County has had 177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30293?
Truck crashes in Meriwether County peak in April, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30293?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Meriwether County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30293 compare with Georgia?
Meriwether County records 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30293?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.