ZIP 30521 (Carnesville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
11 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Georgia
Franklin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 217.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30521: I-85 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30521 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 303 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.5% 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 30521 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-51 (2), SR-106 (1) and SR-198 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30521 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 15 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 South Mm 173 | 7 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 164 | 6 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 162 | 6 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 160 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 Northbound At Mile Marker 168 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 157 | 5 |
| I-85 North Mm 173 | 5 |
| I 85 Sb Mm 164 | 4 |
ZIP 30521 at a glance
| Population | 6,773 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,121 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +13% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +15% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +75% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 64 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 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30521?
Franklin County has had 655 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 303 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30521?
I-85 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30521 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30521?
May has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30521?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30521 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 217.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30521?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.