ZIP 30808 (Dearing, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30808: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDuffie 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
6 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDuffie County compares with Georgia
McDuffie County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDuffie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDuffie County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, McDuffie County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McDuffie County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
McDuffie County has recorded 264 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30808 is I-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-17 (2), SR-001000 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30808 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDuffie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McDuffie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-001000 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDuffie County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Mm 176 | 4 |
| Washington Rd Near Davis | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 172 | 3 |
| E Mm175 | 3 |
| Block Of Ga 10 North | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Georgia Highway 150 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Mile Marker 1 | 2 |
| I 20 Eb Mm 175 | 2 |
ZIP 30808 at a glance
| Population | 4,127 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,375 |
| Median home value | $170,488 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDuffie 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -24% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +8% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +32% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30808
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30808?
264 truck crashes have been reported in McDuffie County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 155 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30808?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30808: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30808?
Truck crashes in McDuffie County peak in May, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30808?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McDuffie County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30808 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, McDuffie County has 106.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30808?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.