ZIP 30511 (Baldwin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30511: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Banks County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Banks County: 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
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1), Rock Springs Road (1) and SR-105 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30511 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Banks County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-51; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-51 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 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 30511 at a glance
| Population | 3,151 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,432 |
| Median home value | $210,743 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 30511
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30511?
Banks County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30511?
NHTSA data shows SR-51 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30511 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30511?
Truck crashes in Banks County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30511?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Banks County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30511 compared with Georgia?
Banks County records 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30511?
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.