ZIP 30753 (Trion, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30753: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Chattooga County is lower 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chattooga County. They injured 48 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30753 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-27 (2), CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd (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 30753 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chattooga County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chattooga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-1 /Halls Valley Rd | 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 30753 at a glance
| Population | 8,177 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,204 |
| Median home value | $104,549 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 30753
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30753?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chattooga County (48 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30753?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30753 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30753?
Truck crashes in Chattooga County peak in December, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30753?
Since 2015, Chattooga County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30753 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Chattooga County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30753?
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.