ZIP 30547 (Homer, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30547: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Banks 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
12 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Banks County compares with Georgia
Banks County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Banks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Banks County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Banks County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Banks County at a glance: 3.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Banks County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30547 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-15 (2), SR-51 (2) and CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30547 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Banks County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Banks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 11 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-198 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| Sr-15Al | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Banks County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 154 | 9 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 63 Martin Bridge Road | 6 |
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| I 85 N Near Sr 63 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 151 | 4 |
| I-85 Nb Near Sr 15 | 4 |
| I-85 Near Ga 15/Us 441 | 4 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 155 | 3 |
ZIP 30547 at a glance
| Population | 3,767 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,936 |
| Median home value | $307,451 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Banks 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 | 16 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +126% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30547
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30547?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Banks County (122 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30547?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30547 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30547?
January has the most truck crashes in Banks County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30547?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Banks County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30547 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Banks County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30547?
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.