ZIP 30667 (Stephens, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30667: 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 sits below Georgia on 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).
The headline for Oglethorpe County: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 88 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oglethorpe County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30667 is US-78, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-15 (2), CR-1640 Fairground Rd (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30667 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oglethorpe County.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-1640 Fairground Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 30667 at a glance
| Population | 834 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,063 |
| Median home value | $202,450 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 30667
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30667?
Oglethorpe County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30667?
US-78 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30667 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30667?
January has the most truck crashes in Oglethorpe County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30667?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Oglethorpe County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30667 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Oglethorpe County has 44.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30667?
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.