ZIP 30566 (Oakwood, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30566: 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 |
Hall County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 30566: I-985 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30566: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Hall County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 538 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-985 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-332 (3), SR-369 (3) and SR-60 (3).
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).
They recorded 4.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30566 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hall County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-985; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hall County.
- 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
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-985 | 4 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-369 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| Arden Way | 1 |
| CR-030900 Green Hill Cir | 1 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCEVER Road | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 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 30566 at a glance
| Population | 9,447 |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,456 |
| Median home value | $287,146 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 123. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30566
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30566?
Hall County has had 1,250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 538 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30566?
I-985 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30566 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30566?
September has the most truck crashes in Hall County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30566?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Hall County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30566 compare 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 30566?
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.