ZIP 30520 (Canon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30520: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Hart County is lower on 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Hart County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30520 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (2), SR-172 (2) and CR-3 Dovetown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30520 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-172 | 2 |
| CR-3 Dovetown Rd | 1 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 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 30520 at a glance
| Population | 4,974 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,532 |
| Median home value | $117,791 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30520
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30520?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hart County (76 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30520?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30520 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30520?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30520?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hart County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30520 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Hart County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30520?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.