ZIP 30816 (Keysville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burke 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
5 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burke County compares with Georgia
Burke County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burke County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Burke County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Burke County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burke County. They injured 155 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30816 since 2015: US-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30816 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burke County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burke County) |
|---|---|
| Highway 17 West At Mile Marker 7 | 2 |
| Highway 23 / Shell Bluff Rd | 2 |
| Highway 80 Near Stephens Rd | 2 |
| Highway 80 West / Story Mill Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 80 West At Hwy 305 | 2 |
| Murray Hill Rd At Hwy 24 | 2 |
| S.R. Hwy 23 At Thompson Bridge Road | 2 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
ZIP 30816 at a glance
| Population | 2,208 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,559 |
| Median home value | $168,232 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burke 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 | 21 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | -8% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | -10% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 19 | +9% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30816
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30816?
Burke County has had 223 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30816?
May has the most truck crashes in Burke County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30816?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Burke County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30816 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burke County has 76.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30816?
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.