ZIP 30534 (Dawsonville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30534: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dawson 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
13 of 182 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Georgia
Dawson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Dawson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Dawson County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.2%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Dawson County has recorded 182 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30534 happened on SR-369 (2), SR-53 (2), CR-STEVE Tate Highway (1), SR-136 (1) and SR-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30534 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-369 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 6 |
| Ga 400 / Ga 136 | 3 |
| Ga 400 At Night Fire Drive | 2 |
| Ga 400 Near Ga 53 | 2 |
| Ga 400 North Near Prestige Lane | 2 |
| Ga 53 / Amicacola Forest Dr | 2 |
| Parking Lot Of Gold Creek Food At 686 Sr 9 | 2 |
| Sr 136 Near Eagle Nest Dr | 2 |
ZIP 30534 at a glance
| Population | 34,365 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,341 |
| Median home value | $377,924 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +44% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 16 | +36% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30534
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30534?
182 truck crashes have been reported in Dawson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 68 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30534?
October has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30534?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Dawson County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30534 compared with Georgia?
Dawson County records 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30534?
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.