ZIP 30420 (Cobbtown, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30420: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Candler 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
0 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Candler County compares with Georgia
Candler County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Candler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Candler County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Candler County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Candler County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Candler County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Portal Hwy (1), SR-121 (1) and SR-152 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Candler County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30420 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Candler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| Portal Hwy | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Candler County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 404 Mm 106 | 3 |
| Iinterstate 16 Eastbound At Mile Marker 105 | 3 |
| I-16 Wb 0.9 Miles West Griffin Ferry Road | 3 |
| I-16 1 Mile East Canoochee Road | 3 |
| Ga404 Mm105 | 2 |
| Ga404 Mm110 | 2 |
| I 16 W Near Sr 121 | 2 |
| I-16 Eb At Mm 105 | 2 |
ZIP 30420 at a glance
| Population | 1,890 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,563 |
| Median home value | $127,179 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Candler 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +38% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +14% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30420
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30420?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Candler County (90 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30420?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30420 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30420?
Truck crashes in Candler County peak in March, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30420?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Candler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30420 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 130.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Candler County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30420?
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.