ZIP 30705 (Chatsworth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Murray 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
4 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murray County compares with Georgia
Murray County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Murray County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Murray County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Murray County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Murray County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 30705 is SR-286, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-52 (2), Cs-069503 (1) and Us-Sr2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30705 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-286 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Murray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-286 | 3 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Cs-069503 | 1 |
| Us-Sr2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murray County) |
|---|---|
| Duvall Road | 2 |
| Ga 136 Near Carters Dam Rd | 2 |
| Ga 2 / Ga 225 | 2 |
| Ga 225 At Ga 2 | 2 |
| Ga 225 Near Fox Bridge | 2 |
| Ga 52 @Ga 52 Alternate | 2 |
| Ga 61 | 2 |
| Ga 61 0.2 Niles So Peeples Farm Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30705 at a glance
| Population | 33,726 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,036 |
| Median home value | $187,888 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murray 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -26% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30705
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30705?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Murray County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 75 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30705?
SR-286 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30705 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30705?
September has the most truck crashes in Murray County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30705?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Murray County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30705 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Murray County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30705?
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.