ZIP 30730 (Lyerly, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chattooga 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
6 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattooga County compares with Georgia
Chattooga County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattooga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattooga County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Chattooga County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Chattooga County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.6%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chattooga County. They injured 48 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 50.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30730 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (1), SR-20 (1), SR-35 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattooga County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Wilson Road | 2 |
| Ga 48 / 7Th Ave | 2 |
| Silver Hill Road | 2 |
| Sr 1 Near John Jones | 2 |
| Sr 48 Near Filter Plant Rd | 2 |
| 4Th Street N Of 7Th St | 1 |
| 4Th Street N Of Seventh | 1 |
ZIP 30730 at a glance
| Population | 2,381 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,760 |
| Median home value | $131,013 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattooga 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 | 10 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +23% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30730
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30730?
Chattooga County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30730?
Truck crashes in Chattooga County peak in December, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Chattooga County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30730 compared with Georgia?
Chattooga County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30730?
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.