ZIP 30421 (Collins, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tattnall 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 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tattnall County compares with Georgia
Tattnall County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tattnall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tattnall County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Tattnall County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Tattnall County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Tattnall County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30421 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-121 (1), SR-152 (1), SR-23 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30421 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tattnall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tattnall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| Burkhalter Rd 1.5 Miles No Old Collins Rd | 2 |
| Ga 121 / Baxter Durrence Rd | 2 |
| Ga 121 / Ga 144 | 2 |
| Ga 23 Near Battle Creek Warrior Blvd | 2 |
| Ga 73 / Harmony Church Rd | 2 |
| Georiga Highway 23 At Opal Durrence Road | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
ZIP 30421 at a glance
| Population | 3,280 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,338 |
| Median home value | $126,856 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tattnall 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | +26% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +27% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30421
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30421?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tattnall County (117 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30421?
November has the most truck crashes in Tattnall County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30421?
Since 2015, Tattnall County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30421 compare with Georgia?
Tattnall County records 67.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30421?
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.