ZIP 30134 (Douglasville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30134: 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.
The headline for Douglas County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,592 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 792 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 30134 is I-20, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (8), SR-92 (4) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is May, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30134 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 14 |
| SR-6 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| C. H. James Parkway | 1 |
| CR-003900 | 1 |
| CR-47200 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-813 | 1 |
| CR-AUSTELL Powder Springs Rd | 1 |
| Cs-97505 Liberty Rd | 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 30134 at a glance
| Population | 47,580 |
| Density | 353 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,574 |
| Median home value | $283,714 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30134
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30134?
1,592 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 792 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30134?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30134: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30134?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30134?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30134 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 86.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30134?
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.