ZIP 30757 (Wildwood, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30757: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dade 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 360 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dade County compares with Georgia
Dade County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dade County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Dade County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dade County at a glance: 2.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Dade County has recorded 360 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30757 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (3), SR-58 (2) and CR-070400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30757 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.1% 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
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 Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| 24W Mm1 | 6 |
| I 24 East At Mm 1 | 5 |
| E Mm1 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| I-59 N At Milepost 11.00 | 4 |
| W Mm168 | 4 |
| I-24 Westbound At Mm 4 | 3 |
ZIP 30757 at a glance
| Population | 1,589 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,947 |
| Median home value | $184,875 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dade 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 32 | +24% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30757
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30757?
Dade County has had 360 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30757?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30757 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30757?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Dade County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30757?
Since 2015, Dade County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30757 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Dade County records 187.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30757?
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.