ZIP 30540 (Ellijay, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30540: 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.
Gilmer County at a glance: 0.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gilmer County. They injured 115 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 0.7% 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 30540 since 2015: SR-52 (2), CR-LEGION Road (1) and SR-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30540 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 0.7% 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
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 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 30540 at a glance
| Population | 20,582 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,578 |
| Median home value | $293,640 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30540?
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 30540?
Truck crashes in Gilmer County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30540?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gilmer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30540 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gilmer County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30540?
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.