ZIP 30823 (Stapleton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30823: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Georgia
Jefferson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30823 is SR-88, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-4 (1), SR-540 (1) and SR-580 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30823 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-88, 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| SR-580 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| US-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr 4 / Sr 24 | 3 |
| Ga 4 By-Pass | 2 |
| Ga 4 Near Spurgon Road | 2 |
| S Main St / Broad St | 2 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| Sr 296 / Rob Street | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Sr 296 | 2 |
| Sr 4 / Walnut St | 2 |
ZIP 30823 at a glance
| Population | 1,675 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,607 |
| Median home value | $155,109 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | -30% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | +35% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30823
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30823?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 111 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30823?
SR-88 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30823 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30823?
April has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30823?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30823 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 97.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30823?
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.