ZIP 30536 (Ellijay, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gilmer 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 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilmer County compares with Georgia
Gilmer County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Gilmer County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gilmer County: 0.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Gilmer County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30536 since 2015: SR-52 (2), CR-LEGION Road (1) and SR-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30536 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gilmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-LEGION Road | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilmer County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 52 | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ga 52 Ramp | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ridgemont Drive | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 515 At First Avenue | 2 |
| Highland Xing | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd Maddox Drive | 2 |
| Browns Mill Rd Se Near Zip Industrial Blvd Se | 1 |
| Burnt Mountain Rd Near Dickerson Dr | 1 |
ZIP 30536 at a glance
| Population | 9,398 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,000 |
| Median home value | $332,999 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilmer 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +63% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30536
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30536?
Gilmer County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30536?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Gilmer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gilmer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30536 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gilmer County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30536?
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.