ZIP 30728 (La Fayette, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30728: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walker 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walker County compares with Georgia
Walker County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walker County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Walker County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Walker County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walker County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30728 happened on CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30728 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walker County) |
|---|---|
| SR-151 | 3 |
| Ga 1 | 3 |
| Center Grove Road Near Hankins Road | 2 |
| Chamberlain Road Near Rocky Lane | 2 |
| Ga 1 25 Feet East Park St | 2 |
| Old Lafayette Road Near Glass Mill Road | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-157 | 2 |
ZIP 30728 at a glance
| Population | 18,790 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,455 |
| Median home value | $147,270 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walker 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | -21% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 17 | -1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30728
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30728?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 87 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30728?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Walker County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30728?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30728 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30728?
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.