ZIP 30252 (Mcdonough, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30252: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Henry County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30252: I-75 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30252 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% 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 30252 is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-155 (3), SR-42 (2) and CR-KING Mill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30252 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-KING Mill Road | 1 |
| CR-ROCKY Plains Road | 1 |
| Cr- 1840 Browns Bridge Rd | 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 30252 at a glance
| Population | 49,554 |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,770 |
| Median home value | $359,920 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30252
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30252?
Henry County has had 2,768 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,199 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30252?
I-75 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30252 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30252?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30252?
Since 2015, Henry County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30252 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Henry County records 89.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30252?
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.