ZIP 30504 (Gainesville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30504: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hall 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Georgia
Hall County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Hall County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hall County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hall County since 2015: 538 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30504 happened on I-985 (4), SR-60 (4), SR-332 (3), SR-369 (3) and SR-53 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is September, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30504 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hall County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-985 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 4 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-1208 Teakwood Dr | 1 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCEVER Road | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| Mundy Mill Rd Hwy 53 | 4 |
| Sr 60 Candler Rd Near Fullenwider Rd | 3 |
| Sr 53 Winder Hwy At Sr 211 (Old Winder Hwy) | 3 |
| Old Cornelia Hwy Near Pierce Rd | 3 |
| Mcever Rd | 3 |
| John W Morrow Jr Pkwy Near Jesse Jewell Pkwy | 3 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| Green St | 3 |
ZIP 30504 at a glance
| Population | 29,422 |
| Density | 626 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,885 |
| Median home value | $353,512 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 67 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 74 | -14% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 123 | +65% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 123 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 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 30504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30504?
Since 2015, 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hall County (538 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30504?
Truck crashes in Hall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30504?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30504 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30504?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.