ZIP 30143 (Jasper, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickens 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
10 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with Georgia
Pickens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Pickens County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pickens County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Pickens County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30143 is SR-5, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-108 (2), SR-515 (2) and CR-029600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30143 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.6% 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
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 10 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-515 | 2 |
| CR-029600 | 1 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
| SR-0005 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 53 | 3 |
| Ga 5 / Ga 108 | 2 |
| Ga 5 North At Worley Crossroads | 2 |
| Ga108 @Refuge Rd | 2 |
| Highway 53 W Near Bryant Rd | 2 |
| North Main St / Hood Road | 2 |
| Salem Church Road Near Ga 5 South | 2 |
| Sr 108 Near Bethany Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30143 at a glance
| Population | 26,604 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,193 |
| Median home value | $360,382 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | -28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +47% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30143?
Pickens County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30143?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30143?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Pickens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30143?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30143 compare with Georgia?
Pickens County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30143?
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.