ZIP 30217 (Franklin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30217: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Heard 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 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Heard County compares with Georgia
Heard County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Heard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Heard County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Heard County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Heard County: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Heard County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 76 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30217 happened on SR-1 (1), SR-100 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30217 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Heard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Heard County) |
|---|---|
| Ga34 | 2 |
| Sr Highway 34 At U.S. Highway 27 | 2 |
| State Route 1 At Glenloch Road | 2 |
| West Ferry Road Near Dairy Road | 2 |
| Centralhatchee Pkwy Near Notnomis Rd | 1 |
| Dr Disher Rd 0.5 Miles No Cummings Road | 1 |
| Fraklin Parkway | 1 |
| Franklin Parkway Near Ga 34 | 1 |
ZIP 30217 at a glance
| Population | 9,309 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,938 |
| Median home value | $200,428 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Heard 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +42% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +8% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30217
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30217?
Heard County has had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30217?
May has the most truck crashes in Heard County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30217?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Heard County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30217 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Heard County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30217?
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.