ZIP 30008 (Marietta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cobb 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cobb County compares with Georgia
Cobb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cobb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Cobb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 30008: I-75 deadliest road: 20 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30008 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,522 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cobb County. They injured 2,466 people and killed 86.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30008 is I-75, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-285 (10), I-20 (9) and SR-6 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
146 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30008 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October 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
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 Cobb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 20 |
| I-285 | 10 |
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| C. H. James Parkway | 1 |
| CR-003900 | 1 |
| CR-262300 Riverside Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cobb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 57 |
| I-285 | 36 |
| I285 Expy At S Cobb Dr | 29 |
| I285 Expy At Paces Ferry Rd | 24 |
| I285 Expy At I75 Expy | 22 |
| I285 Expy At Atlanta Rd | 19 |
| I-285 / S Cobb Dr | 19 |
| I-285 / Paces Ferry Rd | 18 |
ZIP 30008 at a glance
| Population | 35,547 |
| Density | 1,438 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,877 |
| Median home value | $307,861 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cobb 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 | 321 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 327 | +2% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 358 | +10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 472 | +32% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 321 to 472. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30008
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30008?
5,522 truck crashes have been reported in Cobb County since 2015, with 86 deaths and 2,466 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30008?
I-75 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30008 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30008?
The worst month is March: 9.0% of truck crashes in Cobb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30008?
146 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cobb County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30008 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cobb County has 58.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30008?
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.