ZIP 30234 (Jenkinsburg, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30234: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butts 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
6 of 422 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butts County compares with Georgia
Butts County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butts County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Butts County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Butts County at a glance: 1.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Butts County has recorded 422 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30234 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (3), SR-42 (3) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30234 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butts County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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 Butts County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 16 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-KING Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| Us-Sr42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butts County) |
|---|---|
| I 75 N At Mm203 | 5 |
| I-75 South Mm 205 | 5 |
| I-75 South Mm 201 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 205 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-75 North Mm 201 | 4 |
| I-75N Mm203 | 3 |
| I-75N Mm 203 | 3 |
ZIP 30234 at a glance
| Population | 2,157 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,905 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butts 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +73% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 39 | +60% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30234
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30234?
422 truck crashes have been reported in Butts County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 233 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30234?
I-75 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30234 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30234?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Butts County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30234?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butts County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30234 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 135.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butts County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30234?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.