ZIP 30663 (Rutledge, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30663: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
3 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Georgia
Morgan County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Morgan County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Morgan County at a glance: 1 in 128 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 212 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30663 is SR-11, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (4), SR-12 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30663 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 0.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| Sr 24 Byp | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Seven Island Rd | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Mission Rd | 3 |
| I-20 E @ 0.1 Mile E Of Mm 109 | 3 |
| Athens Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 30663 at a glance
| Population | 3,697 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,417 |
| Median home value | $328,994 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 40 | +42% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30663
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30663?
Morgan County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 212 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30663?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30663: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30663?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30663?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30663 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 159.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30663?
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.