ZIP 30554 (Lula, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30554: 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 runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 30554: SR-52 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30554.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd (1), CR-OLD Cornelia Highway (1) and Rock Springs Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 44 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.6% across 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 30554 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-030000/YONAH Homer Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 1 |
| Rock Springs Road | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-254 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 30554 at a glance
| Population | 8,980 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,619 |
| Median home value | $289,340 |
| 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30554
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30554?
Hall County has had 1,250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 538 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30554?
NHTSA data shows SR-52 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30554 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30554?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Hall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30554?
Since 2015, Hall County has reported 44 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30554 compared with Georgia?
Hall County records 47.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30554?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.