ZIP 30814 (Harlem, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30814: 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 30814: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30814: 8 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30814 is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (2), SR-232 (2) and SR-001000 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30814 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-232 | 2 |
| SR-001000 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-1 | 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 30814 at a glance
| Population | 10,682 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,129 |
| Median home value | $224,579 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30814
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30814?
Columbia County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30814?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30814: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30814?
May has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30814?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30814 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30814?
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.