ZIP 30731 (Menlo, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30731: 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 runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Chattooga County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.6%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chattooga County since 2015: 48 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
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.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30731 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-59 (1) and SR-157 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30731 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chattooga County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 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 30731 at a glance
| Population | 2,479 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,473 |
| Median home value | $146,406 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30731
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30731?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Chattooga County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 48 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30731?
Truck crashes in Chattooga County peak in December, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30731?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Chattooga County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30731 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chattooga County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30731?
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.