ZIP 30809 (Evans, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30809: 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 |
Columbia County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 30809: I-20 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30809 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 338 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30809 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-232 (2), SR-28 (2) and CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30809 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd | 1 |
| CR-986 / Ray Owens Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| CR-RAY Owens Road | 1 |
| SR-383 | 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 30809 at a glance
| Population | 54,743 |
| Density | 479 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,272 |
| Median home value | $367,464 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30809
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30809?
Columbia County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30809?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30809 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30809?
May has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30809?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30809 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Columbia County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30809?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.