ZIP 30428 (Glenwood, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30428: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wheeler 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
1 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Georgia
Wheeler County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Wheeler 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.
What stands out in Wheeler County: 12.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wheeler County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 65 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30428 since 2015: SR-19 (1) and US-280 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30428 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| Bell Ferry Rd Near St Paul Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 19 Mm 24 | 2 |
| Ga 30 0.2 Miles West Erick Road | 2 |
| Georgia 19 @Georgia 46 | 2 |
| N Hwy 19 / Smoke House Rd | 2 |
| Sr 30 Mm 1 | 2 |
| State Route 46 At White Spring Road | 2 |
| Bells Ferry | 1 |
ZIP 30428 at a glance
| Population | 2,659 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,441 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -22% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 30428
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30428?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30428?
Truck crashes in Wheeler County peak in April, with 16.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30428?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wheeler County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30428 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wheeler County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30428?
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.