Peachtree Corners, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Peachtree Corners: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gwinnett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gwinnett County compares with Georgia
Gwinnett County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gwinnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gwinnett County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Peachtree Corners: I-85 21 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Peachtree Corners.
Overview
Gwinnett County has recorded 4,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,682 people injured and 96 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Peachtree Corners had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gwinnett County numbers.
45% of truck crash reports in Gwinnett County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% 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 (21). After it: I-285 (12), SR-141 (3) and US-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
156 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Peachtree Corners fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gwinnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 21 |
| I-285 | 12 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-316 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
| CR-185000 Dawson Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gwinnett County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 36 |
| I-85 South | 21 |
| Buford | 20 |
| I-85 North | 15 |
| I 85 S Near Jimmy Carter | 12 |
| Jimmy Carter Blvd | 12 |
| I-85 North / Pleasant Hill Rd | 10 |
| I-85 North / Jimmy Carter Blvd | 10 |
Peachtree Corners at a glance
| Population | 42,638 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,646 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30092) | $79,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30092) | $488,411 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gwinnett 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 | 268 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 291 | +8% | 6.9 |
| 2010s | 305 | +5% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 457 | +50% | 7.6 |
In the 1990s about 268 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 457. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Peachtree Corners
How many truck crashes happen in Peachtree Corners?
4,950 truck crashes have been reported in Gwinnett County since 2015, with 96 deaths and 1,682 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Peachtree Corners?
I-85 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Peachtree Corners since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Peachtree Corners?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in Gwinnett County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Peachtree Corners?
156 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gwinnett County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Peachtree Corners compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Gwinnett County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Peachtree Corners?
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.