ZIP 30598 (Toccoa Falls, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30598: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stephens 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
8 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Georgia
Stephens County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Stephens County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stephens County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stephens County. They injured 72 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (0.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
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 30598 since 2015: SR-17 (1), SR-365 (1), US-123 (1) and US-441 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30598 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County.
- 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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| US-123 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 17 Alternate At Ga 365 | 3 |
| Davis Road Near Singleton Road | 2 |
| Ga 17 | 2 |
| Ga 365 Near Maplewood Drive | 2 |
| Ga 365 S Of Cawthon Rd | 2 |
| Sr 365 Near Trestle Ridge | 2 |
| 365N Jeanette Jamieson @Ga 184 | 1 |
| Alternate Near Pressley | 1 |
ZIP 30598 at a glance
| Population | 66 |
| Density | 432 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -34% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30598
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30598?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stephens County (72 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30598?
The worst month is July: 15.3% of truck crashes in Stephens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30598?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Stephens County since 2015 (7.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30598 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephens County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30598?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.