ZIP 30248 (Locust Grove, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30248: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Georgia
Henry County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Henry County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30248: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30248: 24 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,768 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 1,199 people were injured and 61 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30248 with 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-42 (4), SR-36 (3) and SR-16 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30248 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Henry County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 24 |
| SR-42 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-KING Mill Road | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Us-Sr42 | 1 |
| Westridge Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 117 |
| I 75 S At Hudson Bridge Rd | 30 |
| Highway 155 S At I 75 | 19 |
| I-75 South | 19 |
| I-75 South / Hudson Bridge Rd | 18 |
| SR-155 | 17 |
| I-75 North | 17 |
| I 75 N At Highway 155 | 17 |
ZIP 30248 at a glance
| Population | 36,038 |
| Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,823 |
| Median home value | $317,145 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 68 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 130 | +91% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 156 | +20% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 266 | +70% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 266 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30248
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30248?
2,768 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 1,199 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30248?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30248: 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30248?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30248?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30248 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 89.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30248?
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.