ZIP 30906 (Augusta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30906: 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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Richmond County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (58 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 656 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30906 is I-520, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-25 (3), SR-28 (2) and SR-4 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 58 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30906 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| US-25 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-100700 / Goshen Ind Blvd | 1 |
| CR-1428 Pepperidge Dr | 1 |
| CR-221500 | 1 |
| Deans Bridge Rd | 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 30906 at a glance
| Population | 60,423 |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,999 |
| Median home value | $123,934 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 30906
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30906?
Since 2015, 1,236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richmond County (656 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30906?
Since 2015, I-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30906: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30906?
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 30906?
Since 2015, Richmond County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30906 compare with Georgia?
Richmond County records 50.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30906?
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.