ZIP 30417 (Claxton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30417: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Evans 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Evans County compares with Georgia
Evans County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Evans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Evans County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Evans County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Evans County at a glance: September worst month: 20.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Evans County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 32.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
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, SR-73 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-16 (1) and Us-Sr30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30417 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Evans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 3 |
| I-16 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Evans County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 30 Near Brewton St | 2 |
| Sr 169 / Bill Hodges Rd | 2 |
| Us Hwy 280 At Lotts Rd | 2 |
| 50 301 S Tom Mccall | 1 |
| A.D Eason Road At Jim O Rogers Road | 1 |
| Cliff St 150 F So East Long St | 1 |
| Daisy Nevils Highway At Caddie Green Road | 1 |
| Daisy Nevils Highway/ Mosley Road | 1 |
ZIP 30417 at a glance
| Population | 11,154 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,958 |
| Median home value | $134,882 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Evans 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +33% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30417
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30417?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Evans County (55 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30417?
Since 2015, SR-73 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30417: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30417?
The worst month is September: 20.7% of truck crashes in Evans County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30417?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Evans County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30417 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Evans County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30417?
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.