ZIP 30145 (Kingston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30145: 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. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30145: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30145: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,857 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bartow County since 2015: 802 people were injured and 64 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-53 (3), US-411 (3) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30145 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bartow County.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| US-411 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-045200 | 1 |
| CR-62700 | 1 |
| CR-630 / Cass White Rd | 1 |
| Cs-N Broad St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 30145 at a glance
| Population | 8,994 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,352 |
| Median home value | $218,669 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30145
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30145?
Since 2015, 1,857 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bartow County (802 injured, 64 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30145?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30145 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30145?
Truck crashes in Bartow County peak in May, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30145?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartow County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30145 compared with Georgia?
Bartow County records 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30145?
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.