ZIP 30742 (Fort Oglethorpe, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30742: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Catoosa 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
13 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Catoosa County compares with Georgia
Catoosa County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catoosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catoosa County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Catoosa County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 30742: 2.6× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30742 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.6 vs 1.8).
Overview
Police reported 716 crashes involving commercial trucks in Catoosa County since 2015: 277 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30742 is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-24 (10), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30742 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Catoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-24 | 10 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catoosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 352 | 12 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 352 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 354 | 8 |
| I-75 S Mm 353 | 7 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 350 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 342 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 353 | 7 |
ZIP 30742 at a glance
| Population | 7,745 |
| Density | 412 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,323 |
| Median home value | $194,514 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Catoosa 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 | 49 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 65 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 50 | -24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 62 | +25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30742
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30742?
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Catoosa County (277 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30742?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30742 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30742?
Truck crashes in Catoosa County peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30742?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Catoosa County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30742 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 85.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Catoosa County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30742?
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.