ZIP 30755 (Tunnel Hill, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitfield 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Whitfield County compares with Georgia
Whitfield County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Whitfield County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 30755: I-75 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30755.
Overview
Police reported 1,071 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitfield County since 2015: 486 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.4% 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 30755 is I-75, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (3), SR-71 (3) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30755 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Whitfield County.
- 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 Whitfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-034900 | 1 |
| CR-100 Dug Gap Rd | 1 |
| SR-040100 | 1 |
| SR-201 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-75N | 7 |
| I-75 N Mm324 Near Carbondale Rd | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 327 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 332 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 324 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 337 | 5 |
| I 75Sb Mm327 | 4 |
ZIP 30755 at a glance
| Population | 9,813 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,167 |
| Median home value | $191,130 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitfield 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 | 82 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 90 | +9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 73 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 93 | +27% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 93 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30755
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30755?
Whitfield County has had 1,071 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 486 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30755?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30755 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30755?
July has the most truck crashes in Whitfield County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30755?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whitfield County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30755 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Whitfield County records 84.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30755?
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.