ZIP 30153 (Rockmart, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30153: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
9 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Georgia
Polk County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Polk County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Polk County at a glance: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-278 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-113 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30153 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-278, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 6 @Hwy 113 | 3 |
| Ga 1 / Fairground Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 / Ga 6 Connector | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Grogan Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 Sb 200 Feet South Adama Rd | 2 |
| Ga 6 Lat N 34 0 26.86 Long W 85 4 38.86 | 2 |
| Ga 6 Near Ga 101 | 2 |
| Ga1 / Ga 6 | 2 |
ZIP 30153 at a glance
| Population | 18,467 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,377 |
| Median home value | $216,822 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 22 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +39% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30153
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30153?
Polk County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30153?
NHTSA data shows US-278 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30153 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30153?
June has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30153?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30153 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 44.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30153?
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.