ZIP 30141 (Hiram, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30141: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Paulding 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Paulding County compares with Georgia
Paulding County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paulding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paulding County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Paulding County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Paulding County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.2%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 563 crashes involving commercial trucks in Paulding County since 2015: 280 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30141 happened on I-20 (7), SR-6 (7), SR-92 (5), SR-5 (2) and C. H. James Parkway (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is June, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30141 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Paulding County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Paulding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| SR-92 | 5 |
| 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 |
| CR-POWDER Springs Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paulding County) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Ga 61 | 4 |
| Sr Business 6 At Sr 381 | 3 |
| Sr 6 @Sr 61 | 3 |
| Sr 6 / Sr 92 | 3 |
| Ga 92 | 3 |
| Ga 120 | 3 |
| Dallas Acworth | 3 |
ZIP 30141 at a glance
| Population | 27,220 |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,824 |
| Median home value | $284,775 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paulding 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +96% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 53 | +65% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30141
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30141?
Since 2015, 563 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paulding County (280 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30141?
Truck crashes in Paulding County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30141?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Paulding County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30141 compared with Georgia?
Paulding County records 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30141?
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.