ZIP 30605 (Athens, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Georgia
Clarke County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clarke County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clarke County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.6%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarke County since 2015: 220 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% 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 30605 since 2015: SR-15 (2), SR-53 (2), US-78 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-106 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 7.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30605 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clarke County.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| College Ave At Ware St | 5 |
| Inner Loop | 4 |
| W Broad St At Alps Rd | 4 |
| Us 29 Hwy N At Athena Dr | 3 |
| Near Atlanta | 3 |
| Lexington Rd At Winterville Rd | 3 |
| Lexington Rd At Old Lexington Rd | 3 |
| Lexington Rd At Johnson Dr | 3 |
ZIP 30605 at a glance
| Population | 41,544 |
| Density | 420 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,062 |
| Median home value | $316,026 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 52 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 42 | -19% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | -40% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 52 | +105% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 30605
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30605?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarke County (220 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30605?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30605?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, 7.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30605 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30605?
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.