ZIP 30701 (Calhoun, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gordon 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gordon County compares with Georgia
Gordon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gordon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gordon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Gordon County is lower on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 30701 at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30701: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 789 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gordon County since 2015: 312 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-140 (2), Hall Memorial Road Nw (1) and S Holcomb Rd Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gordon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| Hall Memorial Road Nw | 1 |
| S Holcomb Rd Sw | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Sr-53Sp | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gordon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-53 | 8 |
| Us 41 Hwy Ne | 8 |
| I-75N Mm312 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| S Mm321 | 3 |
| I-75S Mm316 X2[Newtown Rd] | 3 |
| I-75 South Mm 318 | 3 |
ZIP 30701 at a glance
| Population | 44,691 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,921 |
| Median home value | $229,786 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gordon 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 | 56 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 54 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 74 | +35% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30701?
Since 2015, 789 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gordon County (312 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30701?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30701?
Truck crashes in Gordon County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Gordon County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30701 compare with Georgia?
Gordon County records 109.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30701?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.