ZIP 30116 (Carrollton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30116: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
14 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Georgia
Carroll County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carroll County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Carroll County at a glance: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 506 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% 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 30116 is SR-166, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-CENTER Point Road (1), CR-WAGERS Mill Rd (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30116 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-166, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-166 | 3 |
| CR-CENTER Point Road | 1 |
| CR-WAGERS Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Wb Mm 20 | 8 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 16 | 5 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 11 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 21 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm22 | 4 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 24 | 4 |
| I-20E Mm13 | 4 |
| Liberty Road Near Edge Road | 4 |
ZIP 30116 at a glance
| Population | 22,189 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,030 |
| Median home value | $245,830 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 46 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 60 | -6% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 97 | +61% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30116
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30116?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 506 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30116?
NHTSA data shows SR-166 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30116 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30116?
June has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30116?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30116 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30116?
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.