ZIP 30510 (Alto, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Banks 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Banks County compares with Georgia
Banks County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Banks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Banks County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Banks County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Banks County at a glance: 3.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Banks County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30510 is SR-52, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1), Rock Springs Road (1) and SR-105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30510 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Banks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Banks County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 154 | 9 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 63 Martin Bridge Road | 6 |
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| I 85 N Near Sr 63 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 151 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Near Sr 15 | 4 |
| I-85 Near Ga 15/Us 441 | 4 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 155 | 3 |
ZIP 30510 at a glance
| Population | 8,558 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,019 |
| Median home value | $205,363 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Banks 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +126% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30510
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30510?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Banks County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30510?
SR-52 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30510 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30510?
Truck crashes in Banks County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30510?
Since 2015, Banks County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30510 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Banks County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30510?
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.