ZIP 30117 (Carrollton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30117: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Carroll County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 506 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30117 is I-20, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-166 (3), CR-CENTER Point Road (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30117 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-166 | 3 |
| CR-CENTER Point Road | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr8 | 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 30117 at a glance
| Population | 39,804 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,842 |
| Median home value | $266,878 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30117
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30117?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (506 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30117?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30117 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30117?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30117?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30117 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30117?
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.