Druid Hills, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Druid Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Druid Hills and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Georgia
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Druid Hills: I-285 deadliest road: 39 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Druid Hills since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 3,492 people were injured and 116 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Druid Hills since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (39). After it: I-85 (12), I-20 (11) and I-75 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 143 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Druid Hills fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 39 |
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-20 | 11 |
| I-75 | 7 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 266 |
| I-20 | 37 |
| I 285 Or At I 285 Ir | 36 |
| I 285 N At I 20 | 29 |
| I 285 Ir At I 285 Or | 23 |
| I-285 Or | 23 |
| I-20 West | 22 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 22 |
Druid Hills at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 366 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 413 | +13% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 449 | +9% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 710 | +58% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 366 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 710. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Druid Hills
How common are truck crashes in Druid Hills?
7,519 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 116 deaths and 3,492 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Druid Hills?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Druid Hills: 39.
When do most truck crashes happen in Druid Hills?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Druid Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 143 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Druid Hills compared with Georgia?
DeKalb County records 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Druid Hills?
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.