ZIP 30457 (Soperton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30457: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Treutlen 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 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Treutlen County compares with Georgia
Treutlen County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Treutlen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Treutlen County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 242.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 40.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Treutlen County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Treutlen County: 7.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Treutlen County. They injured 78 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30457 is I-16, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30457 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.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Treutlen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 8 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Treutlen County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 Wb Mm 80 | 3 |
| I-16 | 3 |
| I 16 E At Milepost 78.00 | 2 |
| I 16 E Near 297 | 2 |
| I-16 / Ga 15 | 2 |
| I-16 0.5 Miles West Sr 56 | 2 |
| I-16 E Mm 66 | 2 |
| I-16 East 1 Mile West Sr 297 | 2 |
ZIP 30457 at a glance
| Population | 5,580 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,664 |
| Median home value | $90,595 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Treutlen 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +15% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30457
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30457?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Treutlen County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 78 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30457?
I-16 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30457 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30457?
March has the most truck crashes in Treutlen County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30457?
Since 2015, Treutlen County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30457 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Treutlen County has 242.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30457?
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.