ZIP 30813 (Grovetown, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30813: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 30813: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30813: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 20 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30813 is I-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-4 (4), SR-232 (2) and CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd (1).
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 30813 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-4 | 4 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARDY Mcmanus Road | 1 |
| CR-RAY Owens Road | 1 |
| Deans Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-001000 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 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 30813 at a glance
| Population | 52,466 |
| Density | 402 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,923 |
| Median home value | $283,550 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 30813
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30813?
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 30813?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30813 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30813?
The worst month is May: 10.0% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30813?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30813 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Columbia County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30813?
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.