ZIP 30802 (Appling, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30802: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
18 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Georgia
Columbia County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Columbia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 30802: I-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30802 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
0.5% 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 30802 is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (4), SR-232 (2) and SR-28 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30802 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.5% 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
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-47 | 4 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| CR-RAY Owens Road | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 181 | 4 |
| Sr 104 Washington Rd Near Granderson Rd | 4 |
| Sr 223 Wrightsboro Rd At Baker Place Rd | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 190 @Ga 388 Lewiston Rd | 3 |
| Baston Rd At Sr28 Furys Ferry Rd | 2 |
| Columbia Rd / William Few Pkwy | 2 |
| E Bound Mm 187 | 2 |
ZIP 30802 at a glance
| Population | 6,582 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,625 |
| Median home value | $339,464 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 30 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +28% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | -7% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 66 | +87% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30802
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30802?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 338 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30802?
I-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30802 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30802?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30802?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30802 compare with Georgia?
Columbia County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30802?
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.