ZIP 30683 (Winterville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30683: 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
Oglethorpe County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30683 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (2), US-78 (2), SR-106 (1), SR-22 (1) and US-129 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30683 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oglethorpe County.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Oglethorpe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 30683 at a glance
| Population | 7,298 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,198 |
| Median home value | $273,409 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 30683
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30683?
Oglethorpe County has had 88 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30683?
January has the most truck crashes in Oglethorpe County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30683?
Since 2015, Oglethorpe County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30683 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oglethorpe County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30683?
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.