ZIP 30122 (Lithia Springs, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30122: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Georgia
Douglas County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Douglas County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Douglas County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,592 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 792 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30122 is I-20, with 21 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-285 (13), SR-70 (11) and SR-6 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (24%).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30122 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 21 |
| I-285 | 13 |
| SR-70 | 11 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
| SR-92 | 5 |
| SR-154 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| C. H. James Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Eb Mm 43 | 12 |
| I-20 | 11 |
| Riverside Pkwy | 10 |
| Eb20 | 7 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 42 | 7 |
| Thornton | 7 |
| Thornton Rd | 6 |
| Ga 6 | 6 |
ZIP 30122 at a glance
| Population | 27,036 |
| Density | 422 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,257 |
| Median home value | $260,431 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 62 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 86 | +40% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 91 | +5% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 151 | +66% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 151. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30122
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30122?
Douglas County has had 1,592 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 792 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30122?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30122 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30122?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30122?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30122 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 86.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30122?
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.