ZIP 30625 (Buckhead, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30625: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
3 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Georgia
Morgan County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Morgan County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morgan County: 1 in 128 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 212 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30625 is I-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-24 (2), CR-OLD Phoenix Road (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30625 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Phoenix Road | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-441 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-83 | 4 |
| Sr 24 Byp | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Seven Island Rd | 3 |
| Sr 24 / Mission Rd | 3 |
| I-20 E @ 0.1 Mile E Of Mm 109 | 3 |
| Athens Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 30625 at a glance
| Population | 2,617 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,534 |
| Median home value | $408,204 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 32 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | -12% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 40 | +42% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30625
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30625?
Morgan County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 212 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30625?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30625 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30625?
Truck crashes in Morgan County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30625?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30625 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 159.1 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30625?
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.