ZIP 30241 (Lagrange, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30241: 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 30241: I-85 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30241 since 2015.
Overview
Troup County has recorded 697 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30241 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-185 (4), SR-109 (3) and SR-219 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30241 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| I-185 | 4 |
| SR-109 | 3 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-096900/PEGASUS Pkwy W | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-29 | 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 30241 at a glance
| Population | 25,840 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,053 |
| Median home value | $197,421 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30241
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30241?
Troup County has had 697 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 362 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30241?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30241: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30241?
Truck crashes in Troup County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30241?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Troup County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30241 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Troup County records 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30241?
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.