ZIP 30177 (Tate, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30177: 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 |
Pickens County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30177 is SR-5, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-108 (2), SR-372 (2) and SR-515 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30177 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-372 | 2 |
| SR-515 | 2 |
| CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy | 1 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
| I-575 | 1 |
| SR-0005 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 30177 at a glance
| Population | 784 |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30177
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30177?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pickens County (116 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30177?
SR-5 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30177 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30177?
Truck crashes in Pickens County peak in March, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30177?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30177 compared with Georgia?
Pickens County records 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30177?
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.