Palmetto, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmetto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmetto and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Georgia
Fulton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Georgia, Fulton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Palmetto at a glance: SR-14 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmetto: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 4,555 people and killed 184.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Palmetto since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-85 (7), SR-74 (3) and SR-92 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
226 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Palmetto fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 8 |
| I-85 | 7 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| US-29 | 3 |
| CR-150521 | 1 |
| CR-470 Groover Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 Johnston Cir | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
| CR-902800 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 92 |
| I-85 | 32 |
| 285Wb Near Roswell Rd | 22 |
| Ga400 | 21 |
| I-20 Eb Near I-285 | 20 |
| I-285 North | 18 |
| I-285 N At Milepost 9.00 | 17 |
| 285Wb Near New Northside Dr | 16 |
Palmetto at a glance
| Population | 5,213 |
| Land area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Density | 440 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30268) | $91,349 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30268) | $286,380 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 562 | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | 530 | -6% | 9.7 |
| 2010s | 541 | +2% | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 901 | +66% | 12.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 562 to 901. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Palmetto
How many truck accidents are there in Palmetto?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Palmetto?
SR-14 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmetto since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Palmetto?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palmetto?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Palmetto compared with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Palmetto?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.