Alpharetta, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alpharetta: 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 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alpharetta compares with Georgia
Alpharetta against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpharetta stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpharetta | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 85% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 54% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Alpharetta is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Alpharetta: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.5%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alpharetta. They injured 56 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alpharetta since 2015: SR-141 (3), SR-9 (3), Peachtree Industrial Blvd. (2), US-23 (2) and Arnold Mill Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Alpharetta fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alpharetta.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Alpharetta
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-141 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-440300 Shallowford Rd | 1 |
| CR-455 / Bethelview Rd | 1 |
| CR-580 Post Oak Tritt Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Fox Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alpharetta) |
|---|---|
| Ga400 | 17 |
| Ga120 | 8 |
| Windward Pkwy | 3 |
| N Point | 3 |
| Ga400Sb Near Ga400Sb Mansell Off Ramp | 2 |
| Ga400Sb Near Windward Pkwy | 2 |
| Ga400Sb | 2 |
| Ga400 Old Milton Off Ramp @Ga 120 | 2 |
Alpharetta at a glance
| Population | 67,275 |
| Land area | 26.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,501 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpharetta 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 | 14 | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | 2 | -82% | 9.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +613% | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 19 | +11% | 12.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alpharetta
How many truck crashes happen in Alpharetta?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpharetta (56 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alpharetta?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in Alpharetta happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alpharetta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Alpharetta since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alpharetta compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alpharetta, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alpharetta?
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.