ZIP 30055 (Mansfield, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30055: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
17 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Georgia
Newton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Newton County: 1.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 275 people and killed 29.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30055 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (2), SR-12 (2) and CR-028300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30055 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| CR-028300 | 1 |
| CR-ROCKY Plains Road | 1 |
| Hazelbrand Rd | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-20 East | 5 |
| I-20 East / Almon Rd | 4 |
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-142 | 4 |
| SR-162 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 4 |
ZIP 30055 at a glance
| Population | 3,800 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,760 |
| Median home value | $319,813 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +136% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30055
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30055?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 275 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30055?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30055: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30055?
January has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30055?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30055 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 32.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30055?
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.