ZIP 30535 (Demorest, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30535: 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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is 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
Habersham County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-115 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30535 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-105 (1), SR-17 (1) and SR-254 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 6.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30535 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-115; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Habersham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 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 30535 at a glance
| Population | 8,674 |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,510 |
| Median home value | $230,476 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30535
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30535?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Habersham County (114 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30535?
NHTSA data shows SR-115 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30535 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30535?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Habersham County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30535?
Since 2015, Habersham County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30535 compared with Georgia?
Habersham County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30535?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.