ZIP 30021 (Clarkston, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Georgia
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 30021 at a glance: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30021 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (14.4 vs 6.2).
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 7,519 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,492 people injured and 116 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.3% 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 30021 is I-285, with 26 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-85 (18), I-20 (14) and I-75 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 143 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.3, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30021 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 26 |
| I-85 | 18 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 266 |
| I-20 | 37 |
| I 285 Or At I 285 Ir | 36 |
| I 285 N At I 20 | 29 |
| I 285 Ir At I 285 Or | 23 |
| I-285 Or | 23 |
| I-20 West | 22 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 22 |
ZIP 30021 at a glance
| Population | 27,781 |
| Density | 3,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,278 |
| Median home value | $275,319 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 366 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 413 | +13% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 449 | +9% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 710 | +58% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 366 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 710. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30021?
DeKalb County has had 7,519 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,492 people and killing 116.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30021?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 26 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30021 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30021?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30021?
Garbage trucks were involved in 143 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30021 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30021?
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.