ZIP 30726 (Graysville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30726: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Catoosa 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
13 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Catoosa County compares with Georgia
Catoosa County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catoosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Catoosa County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 30726 at a glance: 3.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30726 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.2 vs 1.5).
Overview
Catoosa County has recorded 716 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come I-24 (6), SR-2 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30726 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Catoosa County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Catoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 17 |
| I-24 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-319 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catoosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 352 | 12 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 352 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 354 | 8 |
| I-75 S Mm 353 | 7 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 350 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 342 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 353 | 7 |
ZIP 30726 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Catoosa 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 | 49 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 65 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 50 | -24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 62 | +25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 49 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30726
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30726?
716 truck crashes have been reported in Catoosa County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 277 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30726?
I-75 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30726 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30726?
Truck crashes in Catoosa County peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30726?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Catoosa County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30726 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 85.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Catoosa County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30726?
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.