ZIP 30648 (Lexington, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30648: 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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Oglethorpe County at a glance: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Oglethorpe County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30648 since 2015: SR-10 (2), US-78 (2), CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1) and SR-22 (1). No single road stands out.
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 30648 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oglethorpe County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.3% 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
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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| 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 30648 at a glance
| Population | 3,543 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,464 |
| Median home value | $163,768 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30648
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30648?
Oglethorpe County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30648?
Truck crashes in Oglethorpe County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30648 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30648?
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.