ZIP 30660 (Rayle, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30660: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilkes 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
4 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilkes County compares with Georgia
Wilkes County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilkes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilkes County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Wilkes County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wilkes County: 0.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Wilkes County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-22 (1) and US-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30660 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilkes County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wilkes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilkes County) |
|---|---|
| Danburg Road Ware Mclendon | 2 |
| Metasville Road / Wheatley Road | 2 |
| Miles E Of Chaffin | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| State Route 10 0.2 Miles S Big Cedar Road | 2 |
| State Route 10 At Mm 1 | 2 |
| Andrew Dr Near Denard | 1 |
| Andrew Dr Near Georgia 44 | 1 |
ZIP 30660 at a glance
| Population | 1,040 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,234 |
| Median home value | $112,647 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilkes 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +20% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +20% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30660
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30660?
Wilkes County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30660?
Since 2015, SR-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30660: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30660?
March has the most truck crashes in Wilkes County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30660?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wilkes County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30660 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Wilkes County records 111.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30660?
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.