ZIP 30741 (Rossville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30741: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Walker County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 87 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30741 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (10), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
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 30741 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 15 |
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-319 | 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 30741 at a glance
| Population | 30,041 |
| Density | 466 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,834 |
| Median home value | $171,994 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30741
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30741?
Walker County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30741?
I-24 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30741 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30741?
October has the most truck crashes in Walker County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Walker County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30741 compared with Georgia?
Walker County records 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30741?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.