ZIP 30750 (Lookout Mountain, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30750: 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.
The headline for Walker County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 87 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-59 (2), SR-58 (2) and CR-070400 (1).
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 30750 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.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 17 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 30750 at a glance
| Population | 4,130 |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,917 |
| Median home value | $454,554 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 30750
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30750?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (87 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30750?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30750: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30750?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Walker County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30750?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walker County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30750 compare with Georgia?
Walker County records 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30750?
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.