ZIP 30185 (Whitesburg, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30185: 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.
What stands out in Carroll County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 506 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-166 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-WAGERS Mill Rd (1), Mu-479829 (1) and SR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30185 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-166 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-166 | 3 |
| CR-WAGERS Mill Rd | 1 |
| Mu-479829 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
| Us-Sr16 | 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 30185 at a glance
| Population | 4,602 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,304 |
| Median home value | $209,500 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 30185
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30185?
Carroll County has had 1,047 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 506 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30185?
NHTSA data shows SR-166 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30185 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30185?
June has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30185?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30185 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30185?
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.