ZIP 30017 (Grayson, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gwinnett 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
2.8 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 has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
ZIP 30017 at a glance: SR-316 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30017.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gwinnett County. They injured 1,682 people and killed 96.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-316 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by I-85 (2), SR-10 (2) and SR-8 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30017 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gwinnett County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-316; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gwinnett County.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gwinnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-316 | 13 |
| I-85 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-194500 | 1 |
| CR-KILLIAN Hill Rd | 1 |
| Oak Rd | 1 |
| Rockdale Cir | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
ZIP 30017 at a glance
| Population | 26,620 |
| Density | 889 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,917 |
| Median home value | $402,933 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 268 to 457. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30017
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30017?
Since 2015, 4,950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gwinnett County (1,682 injured, 96 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30017?
NHTSA data shows SR-316 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30017 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30017?
Truck crashes in Gwinnett County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30017?
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 ZIP 30017 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gwinnett County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30017?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.