ZIP 30560 (Morganton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30560: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fannin 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
5 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fannin County compares with Georgia
Fannin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 8.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Fannin 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fannin County: 4.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fannin County. They injured 31 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30560 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-515 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30560 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fannin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.1% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-515 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 60 / Cutcane Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Highway At Highway 60 | 1 |
| Appalachian Hwy / Hwy 5 | 1 |
| Aska Road Near Rocky Top Road | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near Highway 2 | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr Near School Drive | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Dr/ East Thomas Rd | 1 |
| Blue Ridge Drive Near Old Highway 2 | 1 |
ZIP 30560 at a glance
| Population | 4,295 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,016 |
| Median home value | $324,824 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +29% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -42% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +92% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30560
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30560?
Fannin County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30560?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30560?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30560 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 25.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fannin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30560?
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.