ZIP 30901 (Augusta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with Georgia
Richmond County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richmond County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Richmond County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Richmond County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond County. They injured 656 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-520 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30901 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (3), SR-28 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 58 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30901 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- Look at alternatives to I-520 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-520 | 4 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-100700 / Goshen Ind Blvd | 1 |
| CR-1428 Pepperidge Dr | 1 |
| CR-221500 | 1 |
| Deans Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Gordon Highway | 1 |
| SR-012100 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| Mike Padgett | 14 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| Mike Padgett Hwy | 13 |
| Peach Orchard Rd | 11 |
| Peach Orchard | 9 |
| I-520 | 9 |
| Gordon | 7 |
| Doug Barnard | 7 |
ZIP 30901 at a glance
| Population | 16,484 |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,163 |
| Median home value | $110,169 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 122 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 108 | -11% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 90 | -17% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 118 | +32% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 122 to 118. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30901
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30901?
1,236 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 656 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30901?
Since 2015, I-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30901: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30901?
Truck crashes in Richmond County peak in May, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30901 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Richmond County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30901?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.