ZIP 30576 (Tiger, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30576: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rabun 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
2 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rabun County compares with Georgia
Rabun County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rabun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Rabun County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Rabun County at a glance: 1.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Rabun County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30576 is SR-15, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BURTON Dam Road (1), SR-2 (1) and US-441 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30576 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rabun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-BURTON Dam Road | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rabun County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 15 | 4 |
| Ga 15 0.1 Miles South Ga 246 | 3 |
| Ga 15 At Tiger Connector | 2 |
| Ga 15 Nb / Jane Hjurt Yarn Dr | 2 |
| Ga 2 | 2 |
| Bald Mountain Rd Near Fish Hawk | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd / Claude Ln | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Rd 150 Ft South Coalley Ln | 1 |
ZIP 30576 at a glance
| Population | 3,380 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,417 |
| Median home value | $322,980 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rabun 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +38% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30576
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30576?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Rabun County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30576?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30576: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30576?
Truck crashes in Rabun County peak in August, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30576?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rabun County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30576 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Rabun County has 55.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30576?
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.