ZIP 30205 (Brooks, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Georgia
Fayette County against Georgia and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Fayette County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.3%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 153 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-362 (2), CR-126 (1) and CR-149 Antioch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30205 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fayette County.
- 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 6 |
| SR-362 | 2 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-149 Antioch Rd | 1 |
| Dividend Drive | 1 |
| SR-009200 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Tyrone Rd Near Dogwood Trl | 8 |
| SR-74 | 7 |
| Sandy Creek Rd At Flat Creek Trl | 3 |
| Highway 92 S At Seay Rd | 3 |
| Highway 85 S At Highway 74 | 3 |
| Highway 74 / Tyrone Rd | 3 |
| Ebenezer Rd Near Robinson | 2 |
| Etowah Trce At Old Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30205 at a glance
| Population | 2,880 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,700 |
| Median home value | $512,264 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 33 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | -10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | -24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +92% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30205
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30205?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (153 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30205?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30205: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30205?
May has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30205?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30205 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30205?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.