ZIP 30821 (Norwood, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
1 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Georgia
Warren County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Warren County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Warren County: 1.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30821 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-12 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30821 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren 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 1.2% 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
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Wb Mm 160 | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 158 | 3 |
| I-20 At Mm 157.5 | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| I 20 E Near Ridge Road Opas | 2 |
| I 20 Eb At Mm 159 | 2 |
| I 20 W At Mile Marker 164 | 2 |
| I 20Wb Near Mm165 | 2 |
ZIP 30821 at a glance
| Population | 1,096 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,545 |
| Median home value | $67,924 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 14 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +29% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30821?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 101 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30821?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30821 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30821?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30821?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30821 compared with Georgia?
Warren County records 300.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30821?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.