ZIP 30656 (Monroe, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30656: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walton 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
17 of 515 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walton County compares with Georgia
Walton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Walton County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Walton County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Walton County has recorded 515 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30656 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-316 (5), US-29 (4) and SR-8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30656 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 6 |
| SR-316 | 5 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-042800 | 1 |
| CR-415 / Atlanta Hwy | 1 |
| CR-SNOWS Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-UNIVERSITY Parkway | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 3 |
| Interstate 20 Eb Near State Route 12 | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw Near Pavilion Pkwy | 3 |
| Highway 138 Nw | 3 |
| Georgia 10 | 3 |
| Ga-138 | 3 |
ZIP 30656 at a glance
| Population | 18,650 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,428 |
| Median home value | $346,414 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walton 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +48% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 55 | +109% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30656
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30656?
Walton County has had 515 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 248 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30656?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30656 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30656?
Truck crashes in Walton County peak in April, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30656?
Since 2015, Walton County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30656 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Walton County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30656?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.