ZIP 30597 (Dahlonega, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30597: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lumpkin 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
9 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lumpkin County compares with Georgia
Lumpkin County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lumpkin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lumpkin County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Lumpkin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lumpkin County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Lumpkin County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30597 since 2015: CR-1208 Teakwood Dr (1), SR-0115 (1), SR-115 (1), SR-52 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30597 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lumpkin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1208 Teakwood Dr | 1 |
| SR-0115 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lumpkin County) |
|---|---|
| Burnt Stand Rd Near Sr 400 | 2 |
| Ga 9 And Clay Creek Falls Rd | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Sr 60 At Red Oak Flats Rd | 2 |
| Auraria Rd / Ben Higgins Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Rd At Camp Rd | 1 |
| Auraria Road / Ben Higgens Road | 1 |
| Auraria Road At Castleberry Bridge Road | 1 |
ZIP 30597 at a glance
| Population | 1,278 |
| Density | 3,599 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lumpkin 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -30% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +79% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30597
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30597?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lumpkin County (41 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30597?
The worst month is April: 12.6% of truck crashes in Lumpkin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30597?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lumpkin County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30597 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lumpkin County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30597?
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.