ZIP 30609 (Athens, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30609: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clarke County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.6%, against 2.6% for 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-15 (2), US-129 (2) and US-29 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 7.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is October, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30609 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 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 30609 at a glance
| Population | 3,310 |
| Density | 3,395 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 30609
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30609?
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 30609?
SR-53 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30609 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30609?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30609?
Since 2015, Clarke County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30609 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarke County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30609?
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.