ZIP 30147 (Lindale, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30147: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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
8 of 619 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Georgia
Floyd County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Floyd County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 30147: SR-1 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30147 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 619 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 323 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30147 is SR-1, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-27 (4), US-411 (3) and Cs-N Broad St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30147 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 7 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-411 | 3 |
| Cs-N Broad St | 1 |
| SR-0001 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Cartersville Hwy | 6 |
| SR-1 | 6 |
| Ga 1 | 4 |
| Martha Berry Hwy | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| Turner Mccall Martha Berry | 4 |
| Veterans Memorial Loop At Martha Berry Hwy | 3 |
| Sr 20 At Mays Bridge Rd | 3 |
ZIP 30147 at a glance
| Population | 4,657 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,351 |
| Median home value | $149,026 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 49 | -0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | -1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 53 | +8% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 53. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30147?
Floyd County has had 619 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 323 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30147?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30147: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30147?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30147 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Floyd County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30147?
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.