ZIP 30565 (Nicholson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30565: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Georgia
Jackson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30565: SR-98 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30565 since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,304 truck crashes since 2015, with 562 people injured and 68 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-98 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-8 (2), US-129 (2) and SR-0011 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (24% of them).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30565 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-98; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| SR-0011 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| Sr-15Al | 1 |
| Sr-15Alt Commerce Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 16 |
| SR-53 | 9 |
| I-85 Sb / Ga 53 | 7 |
| I 85 S At Mm 136 | 5 |
| I 85 S Near 11 | 5 |
| SR-98 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 129 | 5 |
ZIP 30565 at a glance
| Population | 4,830 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,179 |
| Median home value | $257,089 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 42 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 60 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 139 | +107% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30565
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30565?
Since 2015, 1,304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (562 injured, 68 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30565?
NHTSA data shows SR-98 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30565 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30565?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30565?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30565 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 116.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30565?
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.