Doraville, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Doraville: 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
12 of 382 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Doraville compares with Georgia
Doraville against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Doraville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Doraville | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 257.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 91% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Doraville is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Doraville: 0.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Doraville has recorded 382 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Doraville with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-285 (21), SR-141 (3) and US-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Doraville fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Doraville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 22 |
| I-285 | 21 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Doraville) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 9 |
| Pleasantdale Rd | 8 |
| I-285 Eastbound At Buford Hwy | 6 |
| I 285 E At 13 | 6 |
| I 285 W At 141 | 6 |
| I-285 Westbound At Peachtree Industrial Blvd | 5 |
| I-285 Eastbound At 13 | 4 |
| I-285 East | 4 |
Doraville at a glance
| Population | 12,436 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,488 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Doraville 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 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | -31% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 24 | +243% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +41% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Doraville
How many truck crashes happen in Doraville?
382 truck crashes have been reported in Doraville since 2015, with 1 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Doraville?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Doraville: 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Doraville?
September has the most truck crashes in Doraville, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Doraville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Doraville since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Doraville compare with Georgia?
Doraville records 257.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Doraville?
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.