ZIP 30011 (Auburn, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barrow 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 5.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Barrow County compares with Georgia
Barrow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barrow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Barrow County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Barrow County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Barrow County has recorded 553 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-316 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30011 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (8), SR-53 (3) and SR-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30011 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-316, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Barrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-316 | 11 |
| I-85 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Us-Sr8 Atlanta Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barrow County) |
|---|---|
| University Pkwy At Patrick Mill Rd Sw | 13 |
| University Pkwy At Kilcrease Rd | 11 |
| University Pkwy At Christmas Ave | 7 |
| University Pkwy At Carl-Bethlehem Rd | 5 |
| University Pkwy | 5 |
| Carl-Bethlehem Rd At Tucker Rd | 4 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| Patrick Mill Rd Sw At University Pkwy | 4 |
ZIP 30011 at a glance
| Population | 21,624 |
| Density | 311 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,402 |
| Median home value | $324,316 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barrow 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 | 34 | +46% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | -25% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 62 | +148% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 62 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30011
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30011?
Barrow County has had 553 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30011?
NHTSA data shows SR-316 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30011 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30011?
March has the most truck crashes in Barrow County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30011?
Since 2015, Barrow County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30011 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Barrow County has 47.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30011?
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.