ZIP 30179 (Temple, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
14 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Georgia
Carroll County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carroll County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carroll County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30179 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-101 (3), SR-120 (2) and CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30179 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 18 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-034200/ROCKMART Rd | 1 |
| CR-358 / Rainey Rd | 1 |
| CR-47200 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Cs-97505 Liberty Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 Wb Mm 20 | 8 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 16 | 5 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 11 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm 21 | 4 |
| I-20 Eb Mm22 | 4 |
| I-20 Wb Mm 24 | 4 |
| I-20E Mm13 | 4 |
| Liberty Road Near Edge Road | 4 |
ZIP 30179 at a glance
| Population | 19,882 |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,571 |
| Median home value | $240,346 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 46 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 60 | -6% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 97 | +61% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30179
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30179?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (506 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30179?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30179 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30179?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30179?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30179 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30179?
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.