ZIP 30627 (Carlton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30627: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oglethorpe 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oglethorpe County compares with Georgia
Oglethorpe County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oglethorpe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Oglethorpe County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oglethorpe County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Oglethorpe County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30627 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30627 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1640 Fairground Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oglethorpe County) |
|---|---|
| Comer Rd 2 Miles So Collier Church Rd | 2 |
| Ga 10 Near Mile Marker 12 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| Sandy Cross Rd. At Sr 77 | 2 |
| Sr 10 Near Oneal Rd | 2 |
| Sr 22 Near Mile Marker 25 | 2 |
| Sr 78 At Young Rd. | 2 |
| Arnoldsville Rd | 1 |
ZIP 30627 at a glance
| Population | 2,470 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $195,827 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oglethorpe 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +44% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30627
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30627?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oglethorpe County (38 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30627?
January has the most truck crashes in Oglethorpe County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30627?
Since 2015, Oglethorpe County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30627 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oglethorpe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30627?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.