ZIP 30470 (Tarrytown, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30470: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
2 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Georgia
Montgomery County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 30470: I-16 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30470 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 48 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
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 30470 is I-16, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30470 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 135 Near Towns Bluff | 3 |
| Ga 135 At Old River Rd | 2 |
| 6Th Street At Georgia 15 | 1 |
| College | 1 |
| Dead River Rd | 1 |
| Ga 135 100 Ft South Knox Street | 1 |
| Ga 135 Mm14 | 1 |
| Ga 15 Mm 11 | 1 |
ZIP 30470 at a glance
| Population | 640 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,800 |
| Median home value | $153,164 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +81% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | +32% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30470
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30470?
Montgomery County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30470?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30470 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30470?
February has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30470?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30470 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30470?
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.