ZIP 30137 (Emerson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30137: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bartow 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bartow County compares with Georgia
Bartow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bartow County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30137: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30137: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Bartow County has recorded 1,857 truck crashes since 2015, with 802 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30137 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-61 (3), US-41 (2) and CR-TEA Rose Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30137 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartow County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| SR-61 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-TEA Rose Lane | 1 |
| CR-WEST Church Street | 1 |
| Cs-096103 | 1 |
| Cs-87603/Old Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-0020 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-293 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 33 |
| Ga 3 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 280 | 8 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 278 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 290 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 291 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 299 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 292 | 5 |
ZIP 30137 at a glance
| Population | 1,709 |
| Density | 207 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,629 |
| Median home value | $202,412 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartow 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 | 82 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 118 | +44% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 177 | +51% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 82 to 177. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30137
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30137?
Bartow County has had 1,857 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 802 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30137?
I-75 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30137 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30137?
May has the most truck crashes in Bartow County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30137?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartow County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30137 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Bartow County records 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30137?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.