ZIP 30803 (Avera, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30803: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
1 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Georgia
Jefferson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jefferson County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30803 is SR-88, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-296 (1), SR-4 (1) and SR-540 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30803 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-88; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-580 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 / Sr 24 | 3 |
| Ga 4 By-Pass | 2 |
| Ga 4 Near Spurgon Road | 2 |
| S Main St / Broad St | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| Sr 296 / Rob Street | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Sr 296 | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Walnut St | 2 |
ZIP 30803 at a glance
| Population | 980 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,854 |
| Median home value | $105,155 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30803
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30803?
Jefferson County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30803?
NHTSA data shows SR-88 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30803 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30803?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30803?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30803 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 97.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30803?
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.