ZIP 30533 (Dahlonega, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lumpkin 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
9 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lumpkin County compares with Georgia
Lumpkin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lumpkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lumpkin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Lumpkin County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lumpkin County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.6%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Lumpkin County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30533 since 2015: SR-0115 (1), SR-52 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30533 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lumpkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-0115 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lumpkin County) |
|---|---|
| Burnt Stand Rd Near Sr 400 | 2 |
| Ga 9 And Clay Creek Falls Rd | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Sr 60 At Red Oak Flats Rd | 2 |
| Auraria Rd / Ben Higgins Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Rd At Camp Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Road / Ben Higgens Road | 1 |
| Auraria Road At Castleberry Bridge Road | 1 |
ZIP 30533 at a glance
| Population | 28,049 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,035 |
| Median home value | $302,552 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lumpkin 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -30% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +79% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. 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 30533
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30533?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Lumpkin County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 41 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30533?
Truck crashes in Lumpkin County peak in April, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30533?
Since 2015, Lumpkin County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30533 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lumpkin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30533?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.