ZIP 30240 (Lagrange, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30240: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Troup 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
19 of 697 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troup County compares with Georgia
Troup County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troup County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troup County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Troup County: August 10.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 697 crashes involving commercial trucks in Troup County since 2015: 362 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30240 since 2015: I-85 (3), SR-219 (3), I-185 (2), SR-109 (2) and US-27 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30240 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Troup County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-219 | 3 |
| I-185 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-096900/PEGASUS Pkwy W | 1 |
| CR-278 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troup County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 4 |
| State Route 1 Near Fernwood Drive | 3 |
| Sewon Blvd Near Pegasus Pkwy | 3 |
| I-85 S Near Kia Blvd | 3 |
| 85S Mm 243 | 2 |
| Bass Cross Rd Near Williams St | 2 |
| Hamilton Rd | 2 |
| Hogansville Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30240 at a glance
| Population | 31,271 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,584 |
| Median home value | $257,060 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troup 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 | 40 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | -1% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 48 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 63 | +31% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30240
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30240?
Since 2015, 697 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Troup County (362 injured, 27 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30240?
August has the most truck crashes in Troup County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30240?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Troup County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30240 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Troup County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30240?
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.