ZIP 30545 (Helen, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30545: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
7 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Georgia
White County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
White County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in White County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 57 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30545 happened on SR-11 (1), SR-17 (1) and SR-75 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30545 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- 27.4% 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
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Asbury Rd / Arrow Lake Dr | 2 |
| E At Highland Forest | 2 |
| Hwy 115 E At Academy | 2 |
| Sr 115 / Henry Nix Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Pkwy And Ga-115 | 1 |
| Asbury Mill | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd / Haunted Hollow Ln | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd Near Sr 115 | 1 |
ZIP 30545 at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,591 |
| Median home value | $363,629 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +161% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30545
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30545?
White County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30545?
Truck crashes in White County peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30545?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30545 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30545?
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.