ZIP 30571 (Sautee Nacoochee, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
7 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Georgia
White County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
White County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for White County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 57 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30571 is SR-115, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-BURTON Dam Road (1), SR-11 (1) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30571 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-115 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| CR-BURTON Dam Road | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Asbury Rd / Arrow Lake Dr | 2 |
| E At Highland Forest | 2 |
| Hwy 115 E At Academy | 2 |
| Sr 115 / Henry Nix Rd | 2 |
| Appalachian Pkwy And Ga-115 | 1 |
| Asbury Mill | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd / Haunted Hollow Ln | 1 |
| Asbury Mill Rd Near Sr 115 | 1 |
ZIP 30571 at a glance
| Population | 4,088 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $312,090 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +161% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30571
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30571?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (57 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30571?
NHTSA data shows SR-115 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30571 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30571?
Truck crashes in White County peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30571?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30571 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
White County records 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30571?
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.