ZIP 30060 (Marietta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30060: 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 has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 30060: I-75 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30060.
Overview
Cobb County has recorded 5,522 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,466 people injured and 86 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). It is followed by I-285 (11), SR-5 (3) and SR-280 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30060 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cobb County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 11 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| C. H. James Parkway | 1 |
| CR-003900 | 1 |
| CR-262300 Riverside Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-451900 Atlanta Rd | 1 |
| CR-580 Post Oak Tritt Rd | 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 30060 at a glance
| Population | 38,499 |
| Density | 959 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,510 |
| Median home value | $312,466 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 30060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30060?
Cobb County has had 5,522 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,466 people and killing 86.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30060?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30060 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30060?
Truck crashes in Cobb County peak in March, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30060?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Cobb County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30060 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cobb County has 58.3 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30060?
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.