ZIP 30904 (Augusta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30904: 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 |
Richmond County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 1,236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 656 people were injured and 31 were killed.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-520 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-20 (3), SR-28 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30904 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-520, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Richmond County.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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 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 |
| CR-571 Wrightsboro Rd | 1 |
| Deans Bridge Rd | 1 |
| Gordon Highway | 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 30904 at a glance
| Population | 23,400 |
| Density | 823 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,696 |
| Median home value | $200,149 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 122 a year in the 1990s and 118 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30904
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30904?
Richmond County has had 1,236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 656 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30904?
NHTSA data shows I-520 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30904 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30904?
May has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30904?
58 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30904 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond County has 50.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30904?
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.