ZIP 30546 (Hiawassee, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30546: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Towns 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
1 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Towns County compares with Georgia
Towns County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Towns County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Towns County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 5.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 20.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 49% below the state |
| After dark | 6.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Towns County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Towns County: 17.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Towns County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 25.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 20.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 22.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30546 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (1), SR-2 (1), US-64 (1), US-76 (1) and Us-Sr2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30546 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Towns County.
- 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 Towns County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| US-76 | 1 |
| Us-Sr2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Towns County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 2 | 2 |
| Ga 17 Near Mm 1 | 1 |
| Ga 2 0.1 Miles East Murphy St | 1 |
| Ga 2 @Ga 288 | 1 |
| Ga 2 At Ga 17 South | 1 |
| Ga Hwy 2 / Ga Hwy 75 | 1 |
| Ga17 At Jack Dayton Circle | 1 |
| Hwy 76 Near Dean St | 1 |
ZIP 30546 at a glance
| Population | 8,096 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,234 |
| Median home value | $288,585 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Towns 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +92% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 1 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +114% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30546
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30546?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Towns County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30546?
July has the most truck crashes in Towns County, 25.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30546?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Towns County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30546 compare with Georgia?
Towns County records 20.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30546?
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.