Redan, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redan 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 has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Redan: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Redan (4.2 → 9.0).
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 7,519 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,492 people injured and 116 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redan since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (19). Next come I-20 (16), SR-10 (3) and CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw (1).
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 Redan fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-285; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 19 |
| I-20 | 16 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| CR-007300/INDUSTRIAL Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-007500/OLD Covington Hwy Sw | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
| CR-145 River Rd | 1 |
| CR-2989 Lithonia Ind Blvd | 1 |
| CR-298900 / Lithonia Ind Blvd | 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 |
Redan at a glance
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30088) | $70,325 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30088) | $239,658 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 366 to 710. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Redan
How many truck crashes happen in Redan?
DeKalb County has had 7,519 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,492 people and killing 116.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Redan?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redan since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redan?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Redan?
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 Redan compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 82.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Redan?
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.