ZIP 30250 (Lovejoy, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clayton 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton County compares with Georgia
Clayton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clayton County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 30250: I-75 23 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30250.
Overview
Clayton County has recorded 3,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,233 people injured and 46 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30250 is I-75, with 23 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-3 (8), US-19 (5) and SR-54 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30250 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clayton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 23 |
| SR-3 | 8 |
| US-19 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| CR-065900 | 1 |
| CR-065900 Hudson Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-149 Antioch Rd | 1 |
| CR-38 Maddox Rd | 1 |
| CR-824 / Jodeco Rd | 1 |
| CR-KING Mill Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 46 |
| I-75 | 27 |
| I-75 North | 23 |
| I 285 W At Riverdale Rd | 20 |
| I-75 North / Forest Pkwy | 14 |
| I-285 East | 14 |
| I-285 West / Riverdale Rd | 14 |
| I-75 South | 14 |
ZIP 30250 at a glance
| Population | 607 |
| Density | 8,108 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 170 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 165 | -3% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 179 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 289 | +61% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 170 to 289. 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 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30250
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30250?
3,058 truck crashes have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 1,233 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30250?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30250 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30250?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Clayton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30250?
Since 2015, Clayton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30250 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Clayton County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30250?
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.