ZIP 30740 (Rocky Face, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30740: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitfield 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Whitfield County compares with Georgia
Whitfield County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Whitfield County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 30740: I-75 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30740 since 2015.
Overview
Whitfield County has recorded 1,071 truck crashes since 2015, with 486 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-3 (5), SR-71 (2) and CR-034900 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30740 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitfield County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Whitfield County.
- 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 Whitfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| CR-034900 | 1 |
| CR-100 Dug Gap Rd | 1 |
| SR-040100 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-201 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-75N | 7 |
| I-75 N Mm324 Near Carbondale Rd | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 327 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 332 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 324 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 337 | 5 |
| I 75Sb Mm327 | 4 |
ZIP 30740 at a glance
| Population | 8,556 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,671 |
| Median home value | $258,106 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitfield 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 | 82 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 90 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 73 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 93 | +27% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 82 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 93. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30740
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30740?
1,071 truck crashes have been reported in Whitfield County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 486 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30740?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30740 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30740?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Whitfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30740?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whitfield County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30740 compare with Georgia?
Whitfield County records 84.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30740?
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.