South Fulton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Fulton: 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 504 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Fulton compares with Georgia
South Fulton against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Fulton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Fulton | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
South Fulton sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in South Fulton: I-285 34 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of South Fulton.
Overview
Since 2015, 504 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Fulton. They injured 262 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 15 miles of South Fulton with 34 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-20 (22), SR-6 (11) and SR-70 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for South Fulton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 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
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 South Fulton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 34 |
| I-20 | 22 |
| SR-6 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 11 |
| SR-14 | 10 |
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-92 | 9 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Fulton) |
|---|---|
| I285 Sb At I85 | 6 |
| I-85 North / Flat Shoals Rd | 5 |
| I20 Eb At Fulton Industrial Blvd Sw | 5 |
| I 285 Nb Near Washington Rd | 4 |
| I20 Eb Near Fulton Industrial Blvd | 4 |
| I85 Nb At Flat Shoals Rd | 4 |
| I-285 North / Washington Rd | 3 |
| I85 South At Senioa Rd | 3 |
South Fulton at a glance
| Population | 112,003 |
| Land area | 92.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,206 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Fulton 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 | — | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | — | — | 9.7 |
| 2010s | — | — | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 70 | — | 12.2 |
Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Fulton
How many truck accidents are there in South Fulton?
South Fulton has had 504 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 262 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Fulton?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 34 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of South Fulton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Fulton?
Truck crashes in South Fulton peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Fulton?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in South Fulton since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does South Fulton compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, South Fulton has 34.2 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Fulton?
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.