Tucker, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tucker: 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
11 of 519 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tucker compares with Georgia
Tucker against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tucker stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tucker | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tucker sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Tucker: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tucker: 23 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tucker. They injured 222 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (23). It is followed by I-285 (21), I-20 (9) and SR-10 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Tucker fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tucker.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Tucker
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 23 |
| I-285 | 21 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tucker) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 20 |
| I 285 N At Lavista Rd | 5 |
| I-285 Ir | 5 |
| On E Clearview Pl | 5 |
| I 285 Or At Northlake Pkwy | 5 |
| I-285 Or | 5 |
| I-285 North / Lavista Rd | 4 |
| I 285 Ir At Lavista Rd | 4 |
Tucker at a glance
| Population | 37,224 |
| Land area | 20.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,841 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30084) | $81,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30084) | $359,940 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tucker 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 | — | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | — | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | — | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 65 | +450% | 10.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2010s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tucker
How common are truck crashes in Tucker?
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tucker (222 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tucker?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tucker since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tucker?
October has the most truck crashes in Tucker, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tucker?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tucker since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tucker compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Tucker has 117.7 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tucker?
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.