ZIP 30506 (Gainesville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30506: 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).
The headline for ZIP 30506: SR-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30506: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 538 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30506 is SR-60, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-985 (3), SR-369 (3) and CR-030900 Green Hill Cir (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30506 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 4 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-1208 Teakwood Dr | 1 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 1 |
| SR-306 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 30506 at a glance
| Population | 45,612 |
| Density | 175 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,413 |
| Median home value | $386,272 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 123. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30506?
Hall County has had 1,250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 538 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30506?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30506 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30506?
Truck crashes in Hall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30506?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30506 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hall County has 47.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30506?
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.