ZIP 30643 (Hartwell, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hart 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
7 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hart County compares with Georgia
Hart County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hart County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Hart County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Hart County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hart County. They injured 76 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-187 (1), SR-238 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30643 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 2 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hart County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 Sb Mm 179 | 3 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 179 | 3 |
| I 85 N Near Ga Hwy 77 | 3 |
| Ga Hwy 8 | 3 |
| Ga 8 Near Seed Cleaner Road | 2 |
| I 85 Nb Near Sr 77 Overpass | 2 |
| I 85 S At Mile Marker 178 | 2 |
ZIP 30643 at a glance
| Population | 17,215 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,596 |
| Median home value | $238,567 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hart 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 30643
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30643?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Hart County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30643?
NHTSA data shows SR-77 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30643 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30643?
Truck crashes in Hart County peak in June, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30643?
Since 2015, Hart County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30643 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hart County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30643?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.