ZIP 30251 (Luthersville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30251: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meriwether 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
10 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meriwether County compares with Georgia
Meriwether County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meriwether County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meriwether County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Meriwether County sits below Georgia on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Meriwether County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.4%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 177 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meriwether County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-41 (3), SR-16 (2) and US-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30251 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meriwether County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Meriwether County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-547 Gordon Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Place | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meriwether County) |
|---|---|
| I 85 Sb Mm 31 | 3 |
| Ga 109 Mm 19 | 2 |
| Ga 362 Mm 13 | 2 |
| I-85 Mile Marker 30 | 2 |
| I-85 Mm 31 | 2 |
| Interstate 85 Sb Mm32 Near State Route 14 | 2 |
| N Talbotton St Sr 41 Near Gay Rd Conn | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
ZIP 30251 at a glance
| Population | 2,450 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,866 |
| Median home value | $155,247 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meriwether 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +40% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30251
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30251?
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meriwether County (101 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30251?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30251 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30251?
The worst month is April: 12.4% of truck crashes in Meriwether County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30251?
Since 2015, Meriwether County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30251 compare with Georgia?
Meriwether County records 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30251?
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.