ZIP 30148 (Marble Hill, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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
13 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Georgia
Dawson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Dawson County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Dawson County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.2%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dawson County. They injured 68 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-STEVE Tate Highway (1), SR-136 (1) and SR-372 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30148 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 5 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 6 |
| Ga 400 / Ga 136 | 3 |
| Ga 400 At Night Fire Drive | 2 |
| Ga 400 Near Ga 53 | 2 |
| Ga 400 North Near Prestige Lane | 2 |
| Ga 53 / Amicacola Forest Dr | 2 |
| Parking Lot Of Gold Creek Food At 686 Sr 9 | 2 |
| Sr 136 Near Eagle Nest Dr | 2 |
ZIP 30148 at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,357 |
| Median home value | $426,616 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +36% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30148
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30148?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 68 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30148?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30148: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30148?
Truck crashes in Dawson County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30148?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30148 compared with Georgia?
Dawson County records 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30148?
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.