ZIP 30552 (Lakemont, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30552: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rabun 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
2 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rabun County compares with Georgia
Rabun County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rabun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Rabun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Rabun County at a glance: 1.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rabun County. They injured 48 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30552 is US-441, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BURTON Dam Road (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30552 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-441, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.8% 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
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 Rabun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-441 | 2 |
| CR-BURTON Dam Road | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rabun County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| Ga 15 0.1 Miles South Ga 246 | 3 |
| Ga 15 At Tiger Connector | 2 |
| Ga 15 Nb / Jane Hjurt Yarn Dr | 2 |
| Ga 2 | 2 |
| Bald Mountain Rd Near Fish Hawk | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd / Claude Ln | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd 150 Ft South Coalley Ln | 1 |
ZIP 30552 at a glance
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,316 |
| Median home value | $346,919 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rabun 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +38% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30552
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30552?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rabun County (48 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30552?
US-441 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30552 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30552?
August has the most truck crashes in Rabun County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30552?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rabun County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30552 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rabun County has 55.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30552?
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.