ZIP 30621 (Bishop, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oconee 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
6 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with Georgia
Oconee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Oconee County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oconee County at a glance: 6.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 269 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oconee County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-53 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30621 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (3), SR-15 (2) and CR-HIGH Shoals Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30621 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% 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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-HIGH Shoals Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| Macon Hwy | 4 |
| Macon Hwy Near High Shoals Rd | 3 |
| Greensboro Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 24 | 2 |
| Ga 53 | 2 |
| Macon Hwy Near Watkinsville Byp | 2 |
| Mars Hill Road 20 Feet South Old Whitehead Road | 2 |
| N Main / Experiment Station Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30621 at a glance
| Population | 6,148 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,917 |
| Median home value | $479,318 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +70% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 30621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30621?
Oconee County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30621?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30621 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30621?
April has the most truck crashes in Oconee County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30621?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30621 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Oconee County has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30621?
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.