ZIP 30215 (Fayetteville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30215: 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 |
Fayette County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-54 (4), SR-92 (4) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30215 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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.
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-3 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-149 Antioch Rd | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| Dividend Drive | 1 |
| SR-009200 | 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 30215 at a glance
| Population | 40,476 |
| Density | 220 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,436 |
| Median home value | $413,444 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30215
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30215?
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 30215?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30215: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30215?
The worst month is May: 13.4% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30215?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30215 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 28.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30215?
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.