ZIP 30253 (Mcdonough, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30253: 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 sits below Georgia 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.
What stands out in ZIP 30253: I-75 deadliest road: 24 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30253 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (24). Next come SR-3 (4), SR-155 (3) and SR-42 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30253 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-3 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| CR-065900 | 1 |
| CR-065900 Hudson Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-824 / Jodeco Rd | 1 |
| CR-KING Mill Road | 1 |
| CR-ROCK Quarry Rd | 1 |
| I-675 | 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 30253 at a glance
| Population | 64,779 |
| Density | 534 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,892 |
| Median home value | $314,973 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 266. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 30253
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30253?
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 30253?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30253: 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30253?
October has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30253?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30253 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 89.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30253?
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.