ZIP 30734 (Ranger, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30734: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gordon 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gordon County compares with Georgia
Gordon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gordon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gordon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Gordon County is lower on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 30734: US-411 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30734.
Overview
Police reported 789 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gordon County since 2015: 312 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
US-411 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30734 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-136 (1), SR-156 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30734 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-411, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gordon County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gordon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-411 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| Us 41 Hwy Ne | 8 |
| I-75N Mm312 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| S Mm321 | 3 |
| I-75S Mm316 X2[Newtown Rd] | 3 |
| I-75 South Mm 318 | 3 |
ZIP 30734 at a glance
| Population | 2,803 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,917 |
| Median home value | $252,611 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gordon 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 | 56 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 74 | +35% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30734
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30734?
Gordon County has had 789 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30734?
US-411 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30734 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30734?
February has the most truck crashes in Gordon County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30734?
Since 2015, Gordon County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30734 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gordon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30734?
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.