ZIP 30139 (Fairmount, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30139: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gordon 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 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gordon County compares with Georgia
Gordon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gordon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gordon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Gordon County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 30139 at a glance: SR-61 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30139: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Gordon County has recorded 789 truck crashes since 2015, with 312 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-140 (2) and US-411 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30139 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gordon County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gordon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 3 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| Us 41 Hwy Ne | 8 |
| I-75N Mm312 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| S Mm321 | 3 |
| I-75S Mm316 X2[Newtown Rd] | 3 |
| I-75 South Mm 318 | 3 |
ZIP 30139 at a glance
| Population | 4,849 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,096 |
| Median home value | $225,021 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gordon 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 | 56 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 74 | +35% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30139
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30139?
Gordon County has had 789 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30139?
SR-61 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30139 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30139?
February has the most truck crashes in Gordon County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30139?
Since 2015, Gordon County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30139 compare with Georgia?
Gordon County records 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30139?
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.