ZIP 30113 (Buchanan, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30113: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Haralson 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
6 of 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haralson County compares with Georgia
Haralson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haralson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haralson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Haralson County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Haralson County: 21.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.4% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Haralson County. They injured 157 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30113 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd (1), SR-0008 (1) and SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30113 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.7% 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
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 Haralson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haralson County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Eb Mm 9 | 4 |
| I-20 Mm 4 | 4 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 3 | 3 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 1 | 3 |
| I-20 East Of Ga 100 | 3 |
| I-20 | 3 |
| E Of Alabama State | 2 |
| Ga 113 / Morgan Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30113 at a glance
| Population | 6,103 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,417 |
| Median home value | $209,822 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haralson 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 | 21 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 25 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 28 | +31% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30113
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30113?
Haralson County has had 310 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30113?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30113 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30113?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Haralson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30113?
Since 2015, Haralson County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30113 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Haralson County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30113?
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.