ZIP 30738 (Rising Fawn, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dade 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
2 of 360 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dade County compares with Georgia
Dade County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dade County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Dade County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dade County: 2.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 360 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dade County. They injured 205 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30738 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% 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
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 Dade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dade County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| 24W Mm1 | 6 |
| I 24 East At Mm 1 | 5 |
| E Mm1 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| I-59 N At Milepost 11.00 | 4 |
| W Mm168 | 4 |
| I-24 Westbound At Mm 4 | 3 |
ZIP 30738 at a glance
| Population | 3,424 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,080 |
| Median home value | $275,591 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dade 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 32 | +24% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30738
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30738?
Since 2015, 360 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dade County (205 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30738?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30738 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30738?
Truck crashes in Dade County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30738?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dade County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30738 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dade County has 187.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30738?
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.