ZIP 30817 (Lincolnton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30817: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Georgia
Lincoln County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lincoln County: November 22.7% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 44 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (22.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30817 since 2015: SR-47 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lincoln County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30817 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 43 / Claire Dr | 2 |
| Ga-43 At Mm1 | 2 |
| At Mm 155 | 1 |
| Commerce Dr Near Old Peterberg | 1 |
| Ga 220 / Ga 47 | 1 |
| Ga 43 / Ga 220 | 1 |
| Ga 43 @Ga 47 33.78910 82.4768 | 1 |
| Ga 43 At Old Petersburg Rd | 1 |
ZIP 30817 at a glance
| Population | 7,560 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,089 |
| Median home value | $184,781 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -26% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -19% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +73% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30817
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30817?
44 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 31 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30817?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in November, with 22.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30817?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30817 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 48.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30817?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.