ZIP 30541 (Epworth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30541: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fannin 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Fannin County compares with Georgia
Fannin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Fannin 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fannin County: 4.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fannin County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30541 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30541 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 4.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 60 / Cutcane Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Highway At Highway 60 | 1 |
| Appalachian Hwy / Hwy 5 | 1 |
| Aska Road Near Rocky Top Road | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near Highway 2 | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near School Drive | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr/ East Thomas Rd | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Drive Near Old Highway 2 | 1 |
ZIP 30541 at a glance
| Population | 2,393 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,579 |
| Median home value | $256,092 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -42% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +92% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30541
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30541?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (31 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30541?
Truck crashes in Fannin County peak in August, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30541?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Fannin County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30541 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Fannin County records 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30541?
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.