Clayton County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton County compares with Georgia
Clayton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clayton County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clayton County: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes in Clayton County: 2.8 in 2016–19, 4.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Clayton County has recorded 3,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,233 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clayton County is I-285, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (9), SR-3 (5) and SR-138 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clayton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 0.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 10 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 3 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| 4644 South Park Blvd | 1 |
| CR-0228 | 1 |
| CR-38 Maddox Rd | 1 |
| I-285E | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 46 |
| I-75 | 27 |
| I-75 North | 23 |
| I 285 W At Riverdale Rd | 20 |
| I-75 North / Forest Pkwy | 14 |
| I-285 East | 14 |
| I-285 West / Riverdale Rd | 14 |
| I-75 South | 14 |
Clayton County at a glance
| Population | 297,703 |
| Land area | 141.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,405 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 170 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 165 | -3% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 179 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 289 | +61% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 170 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 289. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clayton County
ZIP codes in Clayton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clayton County
How many truck crashes happen in Clayton County?
Since 2015, 3,058 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clayton County (1,233 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clayton County?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Clayton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clayton County?
Truck crashes in Clayton County peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clayton County?
Since 2015, Clayton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clayton County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clayton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clayton County?
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.