ZIP 30439 (Metter, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30439: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Candler County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Candler County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 10 were 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30439 is I-16, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Portal Hwy (1), SR-121 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Candler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30439 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Candler County.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-46 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 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 30439 at a glance
| Population | 10,240 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,071 |
| Median home value | $162,727 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 30439
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30439?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Candler County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30439?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30439 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30439?
March has the most truck crashes in Candler County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30439?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Candler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30439 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Candler County has 130.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30439?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.