ZIP 30257 (Milner, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30257: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamar 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
6 of 185 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Georgia
Lamar County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lamar County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamar County: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Lamar County has recorded 185 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30257 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-362 (2), US-19 (2) and CR-CALDWELL Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30257 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamar County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-362 | 2 |
| US-19 | 2 |
| CR-CALDWELL Road | 1 |
| SR-401 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 36 Near Barnesville Road | 3 |
| I-75 North Mm 199 | 3 |
| Ga 7 / Thomaston St | 2 |
| Ga36 / Barnesville Rd | 2 |
| Ga7North / Ga 36 Byp | 2 |
| Georgia 7 North Near Indian Trail | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 18 Us 41 At Fredonia Church Road | 2 |
| I-75 North At Mm 198 | 2 |
ZIP 30257 at a glance
| Population | 4,588 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,941 |
| Median home value | $244,337 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -21% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +35% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30257
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30257?
Since 2015, 185 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamar County (124 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30257?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30257 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30257?
November has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30257?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30257 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamar County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30257?
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.