ZIP 30629 (Comer, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30629: 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 sits below Georgia on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 74 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30629 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-172 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-8 (1) and SR-98 (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 30629 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- 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.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 30629 at a glance
| Population | 5,335 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,259 |
| Median home value | $161,435 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30629
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30629?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (74 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30629?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in March, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30629?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30629 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 41.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30629?
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.