ZIP 30607 (Athens, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30607: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Georgia
Jackson County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Jackson County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30607: SR-316 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30607: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 562 people were injured and 68 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-316 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30607 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-129 (2), US-29 (2) and SR-0011 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is April, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30607 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-316, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-316 | 3 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| SR-0011 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| Sr-15Alt Commerce Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 16 |
| SR-53 | 9 |
| I-85 Sb / Ga 53 | 7 |
| I 85 S At Mm 136 | 5 |
| I 85 S Near 11 | 5 |
| SR-98 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| I-85 Sb Mm 129 | 5 |
ZIP 30607 at a glance
| Population | 10,700 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,361 |
| Median home value | $253,998 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 42 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 60 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 67 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 139 | +107% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 139. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30607
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30607?
1,304 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 68 deaths and 562 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30607?
Since 2015, SR-316 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30607: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30607?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30607?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30607 compared with Georgia?
Jackson County records 116.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30607?
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.