ZIP 30606 (Athens, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30606: 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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).
What stands out in Clarke County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (33 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 220 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-53 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30606 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-316 (3), US-29 (3) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 7.0%, compared with 2.6% in 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 30606 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-53; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| SR-316 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 30606 at a glance
| Population | 47,865 |
| Density | 602 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,328 |
| Median home value | $362,053 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30606
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30606?
Clarke County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 220 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30606?
SR-53 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30606 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30606?
Truck crashes in Clarke County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30606?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30606 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarke County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30606?
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.