ZIP 30634 (Dewy Rose, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30634: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elbert 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
10 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elbert County compares with Georgia
Elbert County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elbert County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 66% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Elbert County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elbert County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.0%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elbert County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30634 happened on SR-17 (2), SR-172 (2), SR-72 (1), SR-77 (1) and SR-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30634 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Elbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elbert County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 77 | 4 |
| Bowman Hwy | 2 |
| Georgia 17 | 2 |
| Sr 17 Near Teasley Mill | 2 |
| Sr 72 / Bobby Brown State Park Rd | 2 |
| Sr 72 / Cherokee Rd | 2 |
| Sr 77 Near Whiteside Dr | 2 |
| Almond Street Near Mills Street | 1 |
ZIP 30634 at a glance
| Population | 1,982 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,333 |
| Median home value | $145,616 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elbert 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 | 13 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | -17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 30634
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30634?
158 truck crashes have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 92 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30634?
Truck crashes in Elbert County peak in April, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30634?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elbert County since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30634 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Elbert County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30634?
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.