ZIP 30401 (Swainsboro, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Emanuel 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
2 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emanuel County compares with Georgia
Emanuel County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emanuel County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emanuel County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Emanuel County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Emanuel County at a glance: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Emanuel County. They injured 145 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Lambs Bridge Rd (1), SR-171 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30401 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emanuel County.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Emanuel County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| Lambs Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emanuel County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 At Sr 57 | 3 |
| I-16 Mm91 | 3 |
| Ga 4 At Nunez Rd | 2 |
| Ga4 At Ga297 | 2 |
| Georgia 4 / I-16 Weat On Ramp | 2 |
| I 16 E Near Sr 4 | 2 |
| I 16 W Near Sr 4 | 2 |
| I-16 | 2 |
ZIP 30401 at a glance
| Population | 14,032 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,071 |
| Median home value | $86,814 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emanuel 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +31% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 18 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +19% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30401?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emanuel County (145 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30401?
US-80 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30401 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30401?
The worst month is January: 14.5% of truck crashes in Emanuel County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Emanuel County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30401 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Emanuel County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30401?
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.