ZIP 30628 (Colbert, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Georgia
Madison County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30628 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (2), SR-98 (2), US-78 (2), SR-106 (1) and SR-172 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30628 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.9% 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 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Sr 106 @Old Ila Rd | 2 |
| Sr 8 /8223 Us Hwy 29 | 2 |
| Sr 98 /Racetrack Rd | 2 |
| Ar 98 / Rogers Mill Rd | 1 |
| Bullock Mill Rd / Mccarty Dodd Rd | 1 |
| Cherokee Rd Near Collins-Brooks Rd | 1 |
ZIP 30628 at a glance
| Population | 6,624 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,139 |
| Median home value | $286,924 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +40% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30628
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30628?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30628?
The worst month is March: 14.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30628?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30628 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30628?
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.