ZIP 30451 (Pulaski, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30451: 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 |
Candler County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Candler County. They injured 90 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% 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
Within this area, I-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-73 (2), Portal Hwy (1) and SR-404 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Candler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30451 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Candler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| Portal Hwy | 1 |
| SR-404 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-301 | 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 30451 at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,063 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30451
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30451?
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 30451?
NHTSA data shows I-16 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30451 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30451?
The worst month is March: 13.5% of truck crashes in Candler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30451?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Candler County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30451 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Candler County has 130.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30451?
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.