ZIP 30575 (Talmo, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30575: 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 30575: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30575: 13 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30575 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-53 (4), I-985 (3) and SR-332 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is April, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30575 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 13 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-985 | 3 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-BROWNS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Cornelia Highway | 1 |
| US-129 | 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 30575 at a glance
| Population | 1,589 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,750 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30575
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30575?
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 30575?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30575: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30575?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30575?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30575 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 116.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30575?
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.