ZIP 30529 (Commerce, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30529: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Georgia
Jackson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30529: I-85 17 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30529.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,304 truck crashes since 2015, with 562 people injured and 68 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30529 is I-85, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-98 (3), SR-15 (2) and SR-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30529 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 17 |
| SR-98 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| Sr-15Al | 1 |
| Sr-15Alt Commerce Rd | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 16 |
| SR-53 | 9 |
| I-85 Sb / Ga 53 | 7 |
| I 85 S At Mm 136 | 5 |
| I 85 S Near 11 | 5 |
| SR-98 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 129 | 5 |
ZIP 30529 at a glance
| Population | 12,874 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,168 |
| Median home value | $244,381 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 42 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 60 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 139 | +107% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 139. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30529
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30529?
Since 2015, 1,304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (562 injured, 68 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30529?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30529: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30529?
August has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30529?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30529 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 116.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30529?
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.