ZIP 30103 (Adairsville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bartow 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bartow County compares with Georgia
Bartow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bartow County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30103: I-75 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30103.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,857 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bartow County. They injured 802 people and killed 64.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% 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 30103 is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-53 (4), SR-140 (2) and CR-045200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30103 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bartow County.
- With 0.5% 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
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 Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| CR-045200 | 1 |
| CR-62700 | 1 |
| CR-630 / Cass White Rd | 1 |
| S Holcomb Rd Sw | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr-53Sp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 33 |
| Ga 3 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 280 | 8 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 278 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 290 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 291 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 299 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 292 | 5 |
ZIP 30103 at a glance
| Population | 14,612 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,071 |
| Median home value | $241,080 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartow 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 | 82 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 118 | +44% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 177 | +51% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 82 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 177. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30103
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30103?
Bartow County has had 1,857 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 802 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30103?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30103: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30103?
The worst month is May: 11.1% of truck crashes in Bartow County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30103?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartow County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30103 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bartow County has 131.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30103?
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.