ZIP 30523 (Clarkesville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Habersham 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
14 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Habersham County compares with Georgia
Habersham County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Habersham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Habersham County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Habersham County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Habersham County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Habersham County. They injured 114 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30523 happened on CR-BURTON Dam Road (1), SR-115 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-441 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30523 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Habersham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BURTON Dam Road | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Habersham County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 365 @Ga 384 | 3 |
| Ga 17 | 2 |
| Ga 365 | 2 |
| Ga 365 / Ga 197 | 2 |
| Ga 365 / Ga 384 | 2 |
| Ga 365 @Ga 197 | 2 |
| Ga 365 N Mm 45 | 2 |
| Ga 365 Near Ga 197 | 2 |
ZIP 30523 at a glance
| Population | 14,050 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,185 |
| Median home value | $293,882 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Habersham 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +26% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | -25% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +45% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30523
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30523?
207 truck crashes have been reported in Habersham County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 114 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30523?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Habersham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30523?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Habersham County since 2015, 6.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30523 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Habersham County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30523?
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.