ZIP 30905 (Augusta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30905: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Richmond County has recorded 1,236 truck crashes since 2015, with 656 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-20 (4), I-520 (2) and US-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
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 30905 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-4; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 5 |
| I-20 | 4 |
| I-520 | 2 |
| US-25 | 2 |
| Bath Edie Road | 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 30905 at a glance
| Population | 7,033 |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,688 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 30905
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30905?
1,236 truck crashes have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 656 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30905?
NHTSA data shows SR-4 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30905 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30905?
May has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30905?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30905 compare with Georgia?
Richmond County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30905?
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.