ZIP 30104 (Aragon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
9 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Georgia
Polk County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Polk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Polk County at a glance: 8.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 139 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30104 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-113 (2), US-27 (2) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30104 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 6 @Hwy 113 | 3 |
| Ga 1 / Fairground Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 / Ga 6 Connector | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Grogan Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 Sb 200 Feet South Adama Rd | 2 |
| Ga 6 Lat N 34 0 26.86 Long W 85 4 38.86 | 2 |
| Ga 6 Near Ga 101 | 2 |
| Ga1 / Ga 6 | 2 |
ZIP 30104 at a glance
| Population | 5,484 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,559 |
| Median home value | $206,803 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 22 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +39% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30104?
236 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30104?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30104 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30104?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30104?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30104 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30104?
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.