ZIP 30642 (Greensboro, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
2 of 317 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Georgia
Greene County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Greene County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Greene County at a glance: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 317 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 199 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30642 is I-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-15 (1), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30642 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.1% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 134.00 | 5 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 137.00 | 5 |
| I-20 West | 5 |
| I-20 E At Milepost 136.00 | 4 |
| I-20 East | 4 |
| SR-44 | 4 |
| I-20 West Mm 136 | 3 |
ZIP 30642 at a glance
| Population | 15,343 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,527 |
| Median home value | $496,671 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 22 | -3% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | -11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 35 | +81% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30642?
317 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 199 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30642?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30642: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30642?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in May, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30642?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30642 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 133.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30642?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.