ZIP 30474 (Vidalia, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Toombs 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
7 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Toombs County compares with Georgia
Toombs County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Toombs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Toombs County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Toombs County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Toombs County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Toombs County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30474 since 2015: SR-30 (2), SR-4 (2), CR-0333 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-292 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30474 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Toombs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| CR-0333 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-292 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Toombs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 5 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 130 | 3 |
| Cedar Crossing Rd Near Tillman Riner Rd | 2 |
| E N St At Symonds St | 2 |
| Ga 292 | 2 |
| Ga 297 / Blaxton Rd | 2 |
| Ga 4 / Ga 56 | 2 |
| Ga 4 153 Feet North Green Oak Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30474 at a glance
| Population | 17,315 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,295 |
| Median home value | $145,322 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Toombs 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +67% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30474
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30474?
Toombs County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30474?
Truck crashes in Toombs County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30474?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Toombs County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30474 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Toombs County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30474?
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.