ZIP 30822 (Perkins, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30822: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jenkins 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jenkins County compares with Georgia
Jenkins County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jenkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jenkins County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Jenkins County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jenkins County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 17.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Jenkins County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.9%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30822 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (1), Sr-17Byp Recreation Dr (1) and US-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30822 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jenkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Sr-17Byp Recreation Dr | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jenkins County) |
|---|---|
| Ga Hwy 25 South At Florida Ave | 2 |
| Georgia 67 / Georgia 121 | 2 |
| Winthrope Avenue @Magnolia Avenue | 2 |
| Ga 121 .02 Miles South Of Ga 21 | 1 |
| Ga 121 / Old Savannah Hwy | 1 |
| Ga 121 80 Ft N Of Barney Ave | 1 |
| Ga 121 @ Ga 23 | 1 |
| Ga 121 Mm 11 | 1 |
ZIP 30822 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jenkins 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +12% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30822
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30822?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Jenkins County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30822?
The worst month is February: 17.9% of truck crashes in Jenkins County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30822?
Since 2015, Jenkins County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30822 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 64.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jenkins County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30822?
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.