ZIP 30531 (Cornelia, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30531: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Habersham County at a glance: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 207 crashes involving commercial trucks in Habersham County since 2015: 114 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30531 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-115 (2), SR-52 (2), Rock Springs Road (1), SR-105 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 6.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30531 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.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 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 30531 at a glance
| Population | 11,819 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,762 |
| Median home value | $216,923 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 30531
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30531?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Habersham County (114 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30531?
Truck crashes in Habersham County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30531?
Since 2015, Habersham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30531 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Habersham County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30531?
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.