ZIP 30516 (Bowersville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hart 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
7 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hart County compares with Georgia
Hart County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hart County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hart County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Hart County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hart County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 30516 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-35 Grady School Rd (1), SR-17 (1) and SR-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30516 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hart County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 179 | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 179 | 3 |
| I 85 N Near Ga Hwy 77 | 3 |
| Ga Hwy 8 | 3 |
| Ga 8 Near Seed Cleaner Road | 2 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 77 Overpass | 2 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 178 | 2 |
ZIP 30516 at a glance
| Population | 1,837 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,818 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hart 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30516
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30516?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (76 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30516?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30516 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30516?
Truck crashes in Hart County peak in June, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30516?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30516 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Hart County has 55.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30516?
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.