ZIP 30623 (Bostwick, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
3 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Georgia
Morgan County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Morgan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morgan County: 1 in 128 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 212 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-53 (2), CR-HIGH Shoals Rd (1) and CR-SNOWS Mill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30623 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-HIGH Shoals Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| Sr 24 Byp | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Seven Island Rd | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Mission Rd | 3 |
| I-20 E @ 0.1 Mile E Of Mm 109 | 3 |
| Athens Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 30623 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,786 |
| Median home value | $334,883 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 40 | +42% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30623?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 212 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30623?
NHTSA data shows SR-24 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30623 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30623?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30623?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30623 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 159.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30623?
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.