ZIP 30004 (Alpharetta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton County, 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
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 |
Fulton County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 30004 at a glance: SR-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30004 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 4,555 people were injured and 184 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-9 (4), Arnold Mill Rd (1) and CR-002700 (1).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30004 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-20 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 4 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-455 / Bethelview Rd | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Highway | 1 |
| CR-NORTH Old Atlanta Road | 1 |
| Cs-Fox Road | 1 |
| SR-0020 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 |
ZIP 30004 at a glance
| Population | 68,707 |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $156,100 |
| Median home value | $658,685 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 14.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30004
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30004?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30004?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30004 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30004?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30004?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 226 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30004 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30004?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.