ZIP 30677 (Watkinsville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30677: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oconee 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
6 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with Georgia
Oconee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Oconee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oconee County: 6.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oconee County. They injured 125 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-24 (3), SR-53 (3) and CR-HIGH Shoals Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30677 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| CR-HIGH Shoals Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| Macon Hwy | 4 |
| Macon Hwy Near High Shoals Rd | 3 |
| Greensboro Hwy | 3 |
| Ga 24 | 2 |
| Ga 53 | 2 |
| Macon Hwy Near Watkinsville Byp | 2 |
| Mars Hill Road 20 Feet South Old Whitehead Road | 2 |
| N Main / Experiment Station Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30677 at a glance
| Population | 22,616 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,250 |
| Median home value | $431,627 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +70% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30677
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30677?
Oconee County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30677?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30677: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30677?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Oconee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30677?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30677 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Oconee County records 47.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30677?
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.