ZIP 30175 (Talking Rock, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30175: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Pickens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pickens County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 116 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come CR-029600 (1), SR-515 (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30175 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 6 |
| CR-029600 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 30175 at a glance
| Population | 6,088 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,737 |
| Median home value | $324,379 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30175
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30175?
Pickens County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30175?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30175: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30175?
The worst month is March: 12.8% of truck crashes in Pickens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30175?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickens County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30175 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickens County has 49.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30175?
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.