ZIP 30824 (Thomson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30824: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McDuffie 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
6 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDuffie County compares with Georgia
McDuffie County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDuffie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDuffie County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
McDuffie County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
McDuffie County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDuffie County. They injured 155 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-17 (2), SR-223 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30824 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2021 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McDuffie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDuffie County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Mm 176 | 4 |
| Washington Rd Near Davis | 3 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 172 | 3 |
| E Mm175 | 3 |
| Block Of Ga 10 North | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Georgia Highway 150 | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 10 Near Mile Marker 1 | 2 |
| I 20 Eb Mm 175 | 2 |
ZIP 30824 at a glance
| Population | 17,327 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,234 |
| Median home value | $179,979 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDuffie 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | -24% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +8% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 25 | +32% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30824
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30824?
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDuffie County (155 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30824?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30824: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30824?
Truck crashes in McDuffie County peak in May, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30824?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McDuffie County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30824 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McDuffie County has 106.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30824?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.