ZIP 30747 (Summerville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30747: 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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Chattooga County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Chattooga County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 6 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30747 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd (1), US-27 (1) and Us-Sr1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30747 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us-Sr1 | 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 30747 at a glance
| Population | 14,435 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,356 |
| Median home value | $136,580 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 30747
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30747?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Chattooga County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30747?
SR-1 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30747 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30747?
December has the most truck crashes in Chattooga County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30747?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Chattooga County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30747 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Chattooga County records 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30747?
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.