ZIP 30542 (Flowery Branch, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30542: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hall 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
4.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Georgia
Hall County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Hall 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 30542: I-85 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30542.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 538 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30542 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-985 (5), SR-53 (4) and SR-332 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30542 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hall County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| I-985 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Arden Way | 1 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-3311 Crestfield Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| Mundy Mill Rd Hwy 53 | 4 |
| Sr 60 Candler Rd Near Fullenwider Rd | 3 |
| Sr 53 Winder Hwy At Sr 211 (Old Winder Hwy) | 3 |
| Old Cornelia Hwy Near Pierce Rd | 3 |
| Mcever Rd | 3 |
| John W Morrow Jr Pkwy Near Jesse Jewell Pkwy | 3 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| Green St | 3 |
ZIP 30542 at a glance
| Population | 38,605 |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,648 |
| Median home value | $392,111 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 67 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 87 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 74 | -14% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 123 | +65% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 123 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30542
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30542?
1,250 truck crashes have been reported in Hall County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 538 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30542?
I-85 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30542 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30542?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Hall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30542?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30542 compare with Georgia?
Hall County records 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30542?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.