ZIP 30178 (Taylorsville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30178: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bartow 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bartow County compares with Georgia
Bartow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bartow County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Bartow County: October garbage-truck crashes peak in October (25% of the year's total).
Overview
Bartow County has recorded 1,857 truck crashes since 2015, with 802 people injured and 64 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30178 since 2015: SR-113 (2), SR-20 (2), SR-61 (2), Cs-87603/Old Mill Rd (1) and SR-101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30178 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartow County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| Cs-87603/Old Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 33 |
| Ga 3 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 280 | 8 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 278 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 290 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 291 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 299 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 292 | 5 |
ZIP 30178 at a glance
| Population | 4,442 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,916 |
| Median home value | $300,974 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartow 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 | 82 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 118 | +44% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 177 | +51% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30178
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30178?
Bartow County has had 1,857 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 802 people and killing 64.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30178?
May has the most truck crashes in Bartow County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30178?
Since 2015, Bartow County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30178 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bartow County has 131.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30178?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.