ZIP 30557 (Martin, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30557: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
11 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Georgia
Franklin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 217.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Franklin County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 30557 at a glance: I-85 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30557.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 655 truck crashes since 2015, with 303 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30557 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2), SR-17 (2) and CR-35 Grady School Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30557 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-35 Grady School Rd | 1 |
| US-123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 South Mm 173 | 7 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 164 | 6 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 162 | 6 |
| I-85 Nb Mm 160 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 Northbound At Mile Marker 168 | 5 |
| Interstate 85 North At Mile Marker 157 | 5 |
| I-85 North Mm 173 | 5 |
| I 85 Sb Mm 164 | 4 |
ZIP 30557 at a glance
| Population | 4,756 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,722 |
| Median home value | $185,067 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +13% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +15% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 64 | +75% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30557
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30557?
Since 2015, 655 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (303 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30557?
I-85 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30557 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30557?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30557?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30557 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 217.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30557?
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.