ZIP 30461 (Statesboro, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bulloch 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
9 of 604 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bulloch County compares with Georgia
Bulloch County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bulloch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bulloch County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bulloch County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bulloch County: 1 in 70 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Bulloch County has recorded 604 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30461 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd (1), SR-26 (1), US-25 (1), US-301 (1) and Us-Sr26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30461 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bulloch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-233 Langston Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-301 | 1 |
| Us-Sr26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bulloch County) |
|---|---|
| I-16 Wb Mm 115 | 4 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 3 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Westbound Near State Route 73 | 3 |
| Interstate 16 Eastbound At Mile Marker 127 | 3 |
| I-16 Eb Mm 137 | 3 |
| Ga 404 Wb Near Excelisor Rd | 2 |
| Ga 73 @Ga 46 | 2 |
ZIP 30461 at a glance
| Population | 17,447 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,224 |
| Median home value | $253,398 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bulloch 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 | 26 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +21% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +29% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 55 | +34% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30461
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30461?
604 truck crashes have been reported in Bulloch County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30461?
November has the most truck crashes in Bulloch County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30461?
Since 2015, Bulloch County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30461 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bulloch County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30461?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.