ZIP 30720 (Dalton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30720: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitfield 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Whitfield County compares with Georgia
Whitfield County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Whitfield County has lower values than Georgia for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 30720 at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30720: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,071 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitfield County. They injured 486 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.4% 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 30720 is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (4), SR-71 (2) and CR-034900 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30720 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitfield County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Whitfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| CR-034900 | 1 |
| CR-100 Dug Gap Rd | 1 |
| SR-040100 | 1 |
| SR-201 | 1 |
| SR-286 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-75N | 7 |
| I-75 N Mm324 Near Carbondale Rd | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 327 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 332 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 324 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 337 | 5 |
| I 75Sb Mm327 | 4 |
ZIP 30720 at a glance
| Population | 27,249 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,369 |
| Median home value | $253,565 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitfield 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 | 82 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 90 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 73 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 93 | +27% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 82 to 93. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30720
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30720?
Since 2015, 1,071 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitfield County (486 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30720?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30720 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30720?
Truck crashes in Whitfield County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30720?
Since 2015, Whitfield County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30720 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 84.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitfield County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30720?
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.