ZIP 30265 (Newnan, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30265: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coweta 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Coweta County compares with Georgia
Coweta County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coweta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coweta County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Coweta County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Coweta County at a glance: 1.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 989 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coweta County since 2015: 409 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30265 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (3), SR-74 (3) and US-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30265 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coweta County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Coweta County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% 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
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 Coweta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-470 Groover Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 Johnston Cir | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| CR-WALT Sanders Road | 1 |
| Dividend Drive | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coweta County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 10 |
| Ga 14 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
| Ga 16 | 4 |
| Sr 14 At Sr 16 | 3 |
| S Mm48 | 3 |
| I85 Near Ga 154 | 3 |
| I85 Near Ga 14 | 3 |
ZIP 30265 at a glance
| Population | 39,942 |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,144 |
| Median home value | $371,507 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coweta 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 84 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 61 | -28% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 95 | +56% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30265
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30265?
Since 2015, 989 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coweta County (409 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30265?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30265 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30265?
The worst month is December: 9.9% of truck crashes in Coweta County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30265?
Since 2015, Coweta County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30265 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 52.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coweta County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30265?
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.