ZIP 30135 (Douglasville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30135: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Douglas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-70 (8), SR-92 (6) and SR-6 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (24% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30135 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-70 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-154 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-813 | 1 |
| CR-902800 | 1 |
| Cs-Cochran Mill 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 30135 at a glance
| Population | 66,800 |
| Density | 308 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,526 |
| Median home value | $307,536 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 62 to 151. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30135?
Douglas County has had 1,592 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 792 people and killing 42.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30135?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30135: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30135?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30135?
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 30135 compare with Georgia?
Douglas County records 86.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30135?
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.