ZIP 30005 (Alpharetta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30005: 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 sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 30005: SR-9 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30005.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 9,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,555 people injured and 184 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30005 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Peachtree Industrial Blvd. (2), SR-20 (2) and US-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 226 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fulton County.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 4 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-455 / Bethelview Rd | 1 |
| CR-NORTH Old Atlanta Road | 1 |
| Cs-Fox Road | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 30005 at a glance
| Population | 41,836 |
| Density | 1,023 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $176,957 |
| Median home value | $636,212 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 562 a year in the 1990s and 901 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30005?
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 ZIP 30005?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30005: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30005?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30005?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 226 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30005 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30005?
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.